MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HONEYCOMB; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number 71674075

Device Problem Flaked (1246)

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

Event Date 09/20/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during an internal fixation surgery, a honeycomb was chipped at the end.This happened before use in patient.Surgery was performed, without any delay, with a back-up device instead.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned honeycomb confirms the device is chipped on the end.This device also has extensive wear usage.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.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.

• Brand Name: HONEYCOMB
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12565444
• MDR Text Key: 274427027
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07377
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560711
• UDI-Public: 03596010560711
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/26/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674075
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674075
• Device Lot Number: 14LSP0008
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/07/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/20/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/01/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/26/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/26/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1