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

Model Number 71674080

Device Problem Defective Component (2292)

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

Event Date 12/20/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during set up, the device could not properly grip the guide rod, adjusting the knob would not get it to hold.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a smith+nephew back up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident 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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further investigation warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: GRIPPER
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11169569
• MDR Text Key: 227896145
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00402
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560766
• UDI-Public: 03596010560766
• 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
• Report Date: 05/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/14/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674080
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674080
• Device Lot Number: 13ASP0010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/03/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1