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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII SPC CONS INS TRL S 1-2 9MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

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Model Number 71440471
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/04/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during inspection it was noticed that the legion inspection trials and impactor are busted.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: 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 device has inclusion on material; metallic in appearance.The device looks to be missing it's retaining rings in the picture, may be the failure.The device was manufactured in 2009 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.
 
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Brand Name
GII SPC CONS INS TRL S 1-2 9MM
Common Device Name
ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11586418
Report Number1020279-2021-02444
Device Sequence Number4881785
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00885556034798
UDI-Public00885556034798
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMI
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 04/28/2021
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 Number71440471
Device Catalogue Number71440471
Device Lot Number09CM10256
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/17/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/04/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/07/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/29/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/28/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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