MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIGEN T-HANDLE; INSTRUMENT, BENDING OR CONTOURING

Model Number	71674576
Medical Device Problem Code	Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/17/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
((b)(4)) it was reported that during inspection process, it was found that the threads on the lag screw driver are bent.There was no case involved.((b)(4)) it was reported that during inspection process, it was found that the trigen t-handle does not capture and release driver properly.There was no case involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device did not confirm the stated failure mode.The device was found to have scratches and nicks, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2018 and shows signs of extensive use.A functional evaluation of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was paired with the mating part but could not function, rendering the device inoperable.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 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.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: TRIGEN T-HANDLE
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, BENDING OR CONTOURING
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11646832
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02839
• Device Sequence Number: 14221228
• Product Code: HXP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556363447
• UDI-Public: 00885556363447
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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): 04/29/2021

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: 71674576
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674576
• Device Lot Number: 18MCT0033
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/26/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/11/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1