MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RATCHET HANDLE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 71362294

Device Problems Break (1069); Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/05/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a ratchet handle is broken and has mechanical jams.As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was not patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed batch; 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.

• Brand Name: RATCHET HANDLE
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12683180
• MDR Text Key: 278082782
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07658
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010454195
• UDI-Public: 03596010454195
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K122170
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/22/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71362294
• Device Catalogue Number: 71362294
• Device Lot Number: 15FM12985
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/17/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1