MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. T-HANDLE; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Model Number	71631172
Medical Device Problem Code	Corroded (1131)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during inspection or set up before a trauma surgery, the t-handle springs were noticed to be rusty and need to be replaced.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a smith and nephew back up device.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The the springs were found to be discolored on the device, rendering the device inoperable.The device shows signs of extensive use.The device shows signs of extensive use.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: T-HANDLE
• Common Device Name: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11817303
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04198
• Device Sequence Number: 17080584
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010425096
• UDI-Public: 03596010425096
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093047
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/01/2021

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: 71631172
• Device Catalogue Number: 71631172
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/24/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1