MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EQUATOR CLAMP; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Model Number	71070364
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/19/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the equator clamp broke.Patient not injured.Delay reported less or equal than 30 minutes.S+n back-up device used.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
G4, h2 and h6: the device, used in treatment was not returned for evaluation.However a picture of the broken clamp is attached on the complaint and visual inspection from the picture confirms that the clamp is broken.The device was manufactured in 2014.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 same issue for the batch number.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The device is a reusable device that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.Probable causes that could contribute to the reported event, as reusable instruments are susceptible to damage from prolonged use and through misuse or rough handling.To avoid compromised performance or damage, it is recommended the device be inspected prior to and after each use and cleaning.We recommend that all re-usable instruments be routinely inspected for wear/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 actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.Credit will be issued for the device.B5: description modification.H6: clinical, impact, medical device problem and component code update.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that was while preparing the instrumentation on the back table before the case started the equator clamp broke.Patient not injured.Delay reported less or equal than 30 minutes.S+n back-up device used.

• Brand Name: EQUATOR CLAMP
• Common Device Name: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10609699
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04985
• Device Sequence Number: 16746603
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556119181
• UDI-Public: 00885556119181
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093047
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/31/2021

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: 71070364
• Device Catalogue Number: 71070364
• Device Lot Number: 14BSP0019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1