MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRAY ACUFEX DIRECTOR ELITE; STERILIZATION WRAP CONTAINERS, TRAYS, CASSETTES & OTHER ACCESSORIES

Model Number 72201731

Device Problem Failure to Align (2522)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/14/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during an acl reconstruction case, it was found that the tibial guide was off target.This targeting issue resulted in having to open another acl tray with proper tibial guides to ensure success in the formation and alignment for the tibial tunnel.No significant delay of further complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3,h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of the device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A review of the instructions for use found the following warnings and precautions related to the reported failure: read these instructions completely prior to use as with any surgical device, careful attention should be exercised to ensure that excessive force is not placed on this device.Excessive force can result in failure of this device.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Part of the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was no relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection found the tray was returned without any accessories and two broken brackets.A review of the device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.The complaint was not confirmed and the root cause could not be determined as the condition in which the device was received did not allow for evaluation of the reported complaint.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: TRAY ACUFEX DIRECTOR ELITE
• Type of Device: STERILIZATION WRAP CONTAINERS, TRAYS, CASSETTES & OTHER ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• MDR Report Key: 11385515
• MDR Text Key: 233762630
• Report Number: 3003604053-2021-00060
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KCT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010608178
• UDI-Public: 03596010608178
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K073551
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/26/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72201731
• Device Catalogue Number: 72201731
• Device Lot Number: 21800001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/20/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention