MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 3.5MM LOCKING HEX T-HANDLE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	74016422
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/27/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a unicompartmental knee replacement surgery, when adjusting the cutting amount and attempting to lock, the tip of the 3.5mm locking hex t-handle broke all the broken pieces were removed.Surgery was resumed, without any surgical delay, with a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case- (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to be fracture along the tip, rendering the device inoperative.The device shows signs of extensive use.The fractured tip was returned.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that based on the information provided, all the pieces were removed from inside of the patient and the surgeon was able to complete the procedure without a surgical delay using a back-up device.Since no harm has been alleged to this patient, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.Should any additional relevant medical information be provided, this case would be re-assessed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.A contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device shows signs of damage/wear.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are 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.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: 3.5MM LOCKING HEX T-HANDLE
• 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: 14670209
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-02909
• Device Sequence Number: 14741937
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556692240
• UDI-Public: 00885556692240
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/02/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74016422
• Device Catalogue Number: 74016422
• Device Lot Number: 21DSC0016
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/27/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2022; 07/28/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/16/2022; 08/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/14/2021
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown