MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 DEPTH GAUGE; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Model Number 71364451

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problems No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/11/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the gauge broke.It is unknown when the issue was discovered.It is unknown if there was a delay or if a backup device was available.No patient injuries were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 bent and damaged with gouges, and the gauge is broken, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2013 and 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.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 is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: R3 DEPTH GAUGE
• Type of Device: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10652840
• MDR Text Key: 210589644
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05274
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010599438
• UDI-Public: 03596010599438
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K093047
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/13/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/08/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71364451
• Device Catalogue Number: 71364451
• Device Lot Number: 13KM02345
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/18/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/10/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1