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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL IMPACTOR; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

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Model Number 00133602800
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 10/28/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after procedure, the femoral impactor (zuk) was found chipped.Item was used t complete the procedure.No injuries or surgical delays reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection was performed and confirmed the femoral impactor has a damaged tip 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.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
FEMORAL IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key10882117
Report Number1020279-2020-06635
Device Sequence Number3046047
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556618738
UDI-Public00885556618738
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (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) 06/09/2021
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 Other
Device Model Number00133602800
Device Catalogue Number00133602800
Device Lot Number62389005
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 10/28/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/07/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/22/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/09/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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