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	02/27/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during set up for an arthroscopy, the tip of the tendon stripper slotted was found broken at the exit of the sterilization tray.A part of the tip is missing.A second tendon stripper from another tray was use to complete the procedure.No delay was reported.There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The cutter at the distal end is fractured with a portion of the loop not returned.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.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors, which could have contributed to the reported event, include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• 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: 16588014
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00401
• Device Sequence Number: 20358367
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010091093
• UDI-Public: 03596010091093
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (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): 10/31/2023

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: 50992929
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/25/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/04/2022
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown