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

Model Number	71674080
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Fitting Problem (2183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during trauma surgery, the inner workings of the gripper was broken and beyond repair.It was unable to grip onto guide rod.It was used vice grips instead (change in surgical technique).No injury o significant delay reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed device; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no 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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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: 11828848
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04344
• Device Sequence Number: 3535267
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560766
• UDI-Public: 03596010560766
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/30/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674080
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674080
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/29/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/26/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/30/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention