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

Model Number	013554
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl surgery, at the time of the extraction the tendon outside of the patient's knee, the tendon stripper broke, but the large one was used to extract and successfully complete the surgery without delay.The patient's health condition is stable and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.An analysis of the customer provided image(s) found the tendon stripper broken.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an impact inconsistent with normal use.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: TENDON STRIPPER SLOTTED
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 15280389
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-01227
• Device Sequence Number: 7054687
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010091093
• UDI-Public: 03596010091093
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/28/2023

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: 013554
• Device Catalogue Number: 013554
• Device Lot Number: 50592335
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/02/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/28/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/21/2016
• 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 Age: 28 YR
• Patient Sex: Male