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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. POWER COMBINATION REAMER

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Model Number 110023
Medical Device Problem Code Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/19/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, a power combination reamer is jammed on to an other company reamer.As this was noticed after procedure, no delay was reported and patient was not impacted by this event.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.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.
 
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Brand Name
POWER COMBINATION REAMER
Common Device Name
REAMER
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11916864
Report Number1020279-2021-04905
Device Sequence Number3685455
Product Code HTO
UDI-Device Identifier03596010033192
UDI-Public03596010033192
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 07/21/2021
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 Number110023
Device Catalogue Number110023
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/19/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/15/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/01/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/21/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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