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

Model Number 72200626

Device Problem Unstable (1667)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the universal hip distractor was not holding the traction very well.When the surgeon was winding the traction and at a point of high traction, it would suddenly gave away and lost all traction.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using the same device.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.There was no relationship found between the device and the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.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.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 was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.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: UNIVERSAL HIP DISTRACTOR
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 15307839
• MDR Text Key: 305424110
• Report Number: 3003604053-2022-00047
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010562890
• UDI-Public: 03596010562890
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/03/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/28/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72200626
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200626
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1