MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ALIGNMENT ARM; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71674066
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/28/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The returned device is fractured rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2007 and 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.(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an alignment arm was cracked.It was discovered after cleaning when it was being reassembled.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: ALIGNMENT ARM
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11478029
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02016
• Device Sequence Number: 4189270
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560599
• UDI-Public: 03596010560599
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/12/2021

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: 71674066
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674066
• Device Lot Number: 07FSP0007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/09/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1