MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EQUATOR CLAMP; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Model Number	71070364
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Solder Joint Fracture (2324)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a equator clamp was found to be broken.As this was noticed upon inspection, there was not patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, intended use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirms the device broke into two pieces.Both pieces were returned for evaluation.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.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.The 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 complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: EQUATOR CLAMP
• Common Device Name: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• 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; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12830783
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08221
• Device Sequence Number: 1520618
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556119181
• UDI-Public: 00885556119181
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093047
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/23/2021

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: 71070364
• Device Catalogue Number: 71070364
• Device Lot Number: 10MPM0006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/16/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/01/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/22/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/23/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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