MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. T6 LINEAR DRIVER SHAFT W/ AO QC; INSTRUMENT, MANUAL, SURGICAL, GENERAL USE

Model Number 71174984

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 03/27/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during the procedure device presented unspecified functional failure.No harm to patient or staff.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use treatment was not returned for evaluation, reporting event could not be confirmed.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.

• Brand Name: T6 LINEAR DRIVER SHAFT W/ AO QC
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, MANUAL, SURGICAL, GENERAL USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9975370
• MDR Text Key: 188138881
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-01324
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556500491
• UDI-Public: 00885556500491
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• 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: 07/08/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/17/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71174984
• Device Catalogue Number: 71174984
• Device Lot Number: 18HUP0001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/05/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1