MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TANDEM UNI CONV TRL +4MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	71367904
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).Initial reporter: postal code (b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a thr surgery the white ring inside of a tandem uni conv trl +4mm was broken and partly missing, it is unknown how this happens and if there are parts of the ring inside of the patient.The procedure was finished with the same device.There was a delay less than or equal to 30 minutes.Current health status of the patient is unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: 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.

• Brand Name: TANDEM UNI CONV TRL +4MM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 12719697
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07721
• Device Sequence Number: 11769115
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010481757
• UDI-Public: 03596010481757
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NL
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/26/2021

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: 71367904
• Device Catalogue Number: 71367904
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/08/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/29/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/26/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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