MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SHEATH SHORT 5.5MM BURR EP-1; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 7205470

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 01/01/1901

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that after surgery with dyonics short sheath (handle), one patient was bleeding and had an infection of the prosthesis.This incident was noticed in a retrospective post-market clinical follow up activity (pmcf) where anonymized data summarizing outcomes were gathered; therefore, additional information is not known and it is not possible to collect it.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.Insufficient product identification information was provided, and thus, a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The information provided does not provide insight or relevance to current clinical outcomes for the device.Without clinically relevant patient-specific supporting documentation, a thorough medical investigation cannot be performed.Therefore, no further interpretation of the attached images is required.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: SHEATH SHORT 5.5MM BURR EP-1
• Type of Device: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 12451140
• MDR Text Key: 270774209
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01918
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 23596010252290
• UDI-Public: 23596010252290
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/02/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 7205470
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other