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

Model Number	00584302500
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	07/17/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during tka procedure the tip of the removal hook broke off inside the patient.No delay reported.The procedure was finished using a smith and nephew back up device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, this complaint from the united states reports the tip of the removal hook broke off outside the patient.No parts fell into the patient, and a back up set was available to complete the procedure.No harm or impact to patient and no delay in the procedure.Smith and nephew has not received adequate materials (operative reports) to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed device; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no 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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during tka procedure the tip of the removal hook broke off outside the patient.No delay or harm to the patient reported.The procedure was finished using a smith and nephew back up device.

• Brand Name: REMOVAL HOOK
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10396495
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-03863
• Device Sequence Number: 3581215
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556621387
• UDI-Public: 00885556621387
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/30/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 00584302500
• Device Catalogue Number: 00584302500
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/17/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/27/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/30/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention