MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SURESHOT TARGETER; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number	71692801
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/17/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an unknown procedure, targeted device plugged into sureshot screen and indicated targeter was broken/invalid.There was a change in the surgical technique.There was no delay reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.A functional evaluation of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.After being plugged into the sureshot targeter monitor, the device was confirmed to be invalid/broken.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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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.

• Brand Name: SURESHOT TARGETER
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11144571
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00233
• Device Sequence Number: 19734690
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010648167
• UDI-Public: 03596010648167
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K092497
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/09/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71692801
• Device Catalogue Number: 71692801
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/04/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/09/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention