MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACCESSORY TRACTION; ACCESSORIES, OPERATING-ROOM, TABLE (KIT)

Model Number	7210577
Medical Device Problem Code	Unstable (1667)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/03/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a shoulder arthroscopy procedure, the traction accessory was not locking in rotation.Procedure was successfully completed with the same device.No significant delay and no patient injuries were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint facility for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the product and no issues were noted.A functional evaluation revealed that the clamp would not fully lock into place.The set screw on the cam handle became loose and the cam had backed off.The complaint was confirmed.The root cause was determined to be a component failure.Factors, unrelated to the manufacturing and design of the device which could have contributed to the reported event, include a loosening of the set screw after repeated use over time and after repeated autoclave cycles.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.There were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: ACCESSORY TRACTION
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES, OPERATING-ROOM, TABLE (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12029200
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-02133
• Device Sequence Number: 4269230
• Product Code: FWZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010511256
• UDI-Public: 03596010511256
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/18/2022

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: 7210577
• Device Catalogue Number: 7210577
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/26/2021; 07/13/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2021; 07/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown