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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. POWER COMBINATION REAMER

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Model Number 110023
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
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: case (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during set up for an internal fixation surgery, a power combination reamer was found broken.Surgery was performed, without any delay, with a back-up device instead.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of complaint history did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.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.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.
 
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Brand Name
POWER COMBINATION REAMER
Common Device Name
REAMER
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 Key12833439
Report Number1020279-2021-08240
Device Sequence Number17261445
Product Code HTO
UDI-Device Identifier03596010033192
UDI-Public03596010033192
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateSC
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K123598
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/09/2022
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 Number110023
Device Catalogue Number110023
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/01/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/09/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/17/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/09/2022
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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