MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 3.2MM T-HANDLE TROCAR; PIN, FIXATION, THREADED

Model Number	71674074
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	10/15/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during inspection process, the 3.2mm t-handle trocar was found inside the tray broken at the base of the handle.There was no case involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.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 have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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 warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: 3.2MM T-HANDLE TROCAR
• Common Device Name: PIN, FIXATION, THREADED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10804834
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06275
• Device Sequence Number: 17087089
• Product Code: JDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560704
• UDI-Public: 03596010560704
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120871
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/28/2021

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: 71674074
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674074
• Device Lot Number: 16LCT0006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/15/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/26/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/06/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1