MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. G2 INS SPAC TR SZ3-4 25MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number 71430258

Device Problems Crack (1135); Material Discolored (1170)

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

Event Date 02/18/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, spacer trials seem decolorated and cracked.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device has discoloration and it is cracked, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2004 and shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: G2 INS SPAC TR SZ3-4 25MM
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11478883
• MDR Text Key: 239692068
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02076
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010212023
• UDI-Public: 03596010212023
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/28/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/14/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/09/2014
• Device Model Number: 71430258
• Device Catalogue Number: 71430258
• Device Lot Number: 04KM20971
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/17/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/07/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1