MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII PS HI FLEX ISRT TR S3-4 10; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	71433453
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	06/22/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the trial is cracked.No case involved.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the gii ps hi flex isrt tr s3-4 10 is cracked.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.

• Brand Name: GII PS HI FLEX ISRT TR S3-4 10
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10284215
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-03274
• Device Sequence Number: 13581933
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556480373
• UDI-Public: 00885556480373
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/21/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71433453
• Device Catalogue Number: 71433453
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/22/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/21/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1