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

Model Number	71674080
Medical Device Problem Code	Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/26/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, gripper was not gripping ball tip rod.Procedure continued with the same device, without a delay of less than 30 minutes and without an injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The gripping mechanism is no longer performing as designed rendering the device inoperable.The device 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.

• 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: 11347209
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-01410
• Device Sequence Number: 19014916
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560766
• UDI-Public: 03596010560766
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (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): 04/20/2021

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: 19CSP0003
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/22/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/28/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1