MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII CR DEEP FLX ISR TR S7-8 10; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	71433447
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/06/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a tka surgery, the surgeon smiled the gii cr deep flx isr tr s7-8 10 device with a mallet.The procedure was performed, without any delay, by changing the surgical procedure.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.The investigation results indicate the device was fractured.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Section h3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device reveals the device is broke in half.The other half was not returned.This device exhibits signs of significant wear/usage.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to 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: GII CR DEEP FLX ISR TR S7-8 10
• 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: 16811770
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-00926
• Device Sequence Number: 14183097
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556480175
• UDI-Public: 00885556480175
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/25/2023

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: 71433447
• Device Catalogue Number: 71433447
• Device Lot Number: 16LM13953
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/28/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/21/2016
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown