MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HONEYCOMB; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	71674075
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 130 rad drill gde drop has a missing pin ((b)(4)), the hex end of a trigen short hexdriver is rounded ((b)(4)), the tip of a honeycomb is broken ((b)(4)), a trigen ruler has broken threads ((b)(4)), and a lid for outer cases has broken clasp ((b)(4)).As this was noticed upon field inspection, there was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The tip on the honeycomb is broke rendering device inoperative.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incidents.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: HONEYCOMB
• 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: 12817857
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08166
• Device Sequence Number: 5760748
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560711
• UDI-Public: 03596010560711
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/15/2021

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
• Device Model Number: 71674075
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674075
• Device Lot Number: 09ESP0029
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/08/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/12/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/15/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2009
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown