MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SZ 5 8MM; TEMPLATE

Model Number 00584102508

Device Problems Break (1069); Crack (1135)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/08/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that articular surface provisional sz 5 8mm cracked in half.A backup device was available and no delay or injury occurred due to this event.It is unknown if this event was noticed during procedure or during inspection.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported that, during surgery, articular surface provisional sz 5 8mm cracked in half while inside the patient.All pieces were removed from the patient.A back-up device was available and no delay or injury occurred due to this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device is fractured and all fractured pieces were returned.The device shows signs of extensive use.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 products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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 warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SZ 5 8MM
• Type of Device: TEMPLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11097941
• MDR Text Key: 224523168
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-08074
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556619568
• UDI-Public: 00885556619568
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 00584102508
• Device Catalogue Number: 00584102508
• Device Lot Number: 63276129
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/19/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention