MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. G2 C/R ART TR SZ7-8 9MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	71430510
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	07/23/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during office inspection process, the g2 c/r art tr sz7-8 9mm insert was found chipped and/or damaged.There was no case involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is worn and damaged with chips, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality 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.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.

• Brand Name: G2 C/R ART TR SZ7-8 9MM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10431176
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04084
• Device Sequence Number: 2186022
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010212153
• UDI-Public: 03596010212153
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• 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): 11/05/2020

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: 71430510
• Device Catalogue Number: 71430510
• Device Lot Number: 09EM00694
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/28/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/30/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/20/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1