MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 0DEG 36MM TRIAL 58MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	71365258
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	10/23/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during inspection the liner was found chipped and broken.No case involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: 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 dull/ worn with gouges and chips in the surface, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2009 and shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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.We consider this investigation closed.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: R3 0DEG 36MM TRIAL 58MM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10826104
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06398
• Device Sequence Number: 19725180
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010599575
• UDI-Public: 03596010599575
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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): 01/11/2021

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: 71365258
• Device Catalogue Number: 71365258
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/11/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/11/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1