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

Model Number	71674080
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/20/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the gripper handle broke.The spring broke and would not allow the handle to stay shut.This was discovered post surgery inspection.The outcome of the surgery was not altered and a sn back up was available if needed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation results: the device, intended for use 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 complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints 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.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 actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: GRIPPER
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11326120
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-01197
• Device Sequence Number: 823575
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560766
• UDI-Public: 03596010560766
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/15/2021

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: 71674080
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674080
• Device Lot Number: 09FSP0034
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/14/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/15/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1