MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII ART INS SPCR TRL 1-2 13MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	71430324
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that one gii art ins spcr trl 1-2 13mm was broken.It is unknown whether this problem was noticed in a surgical environment or not; therefore, patient involvement has not been confirmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned trial confirm the stated failure.The device has multiple scratches, burrs, and deep gouges in the plastic.There is a piece of the device missing.The piece was not returned for evaluation.This device exhibits signs of extreme use and wear.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.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.

• Brand Name: GII ART INS SPCR TRL 1-2 13MM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12477753
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-06897
• Device Sequence Number: 11600478
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010481412
• UDI-Public: 03596010481412
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• 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): 09/20/2021

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: 71430324
• Device Catalogue Number: 71430324
• Device Lot Number: 12EB01776
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/13/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/24/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/20/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1