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

Model Number	71170047
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/31/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the plate cutting forceps are dull.There was no case involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the plate cutting forceps show nicks, which would cause the device not to function as intended.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 review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.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.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 warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.Additional information: d4.

• Brand Name: PLATE CUTTING FORCEPS
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10591708
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04911
• Device Sequence Number: 19435490
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010180803
• UDI-Public: 03596010180803
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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): 05/10/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71170047
• Device Catalogue Number: 71170047
• Device Lot Number: 14ETDK026
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/31/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1