MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC. RSS GLENOID BASEPLATE IMPACTOR-S; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	IMP-0961-064-S
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/26/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal reference number: (b)(4).H10: smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during reverse shoulder surgery, upon striking with mallet and removing shaft, black tip of one (1) rss glenoid baseplate impactor-s broke.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4: lot#, h4: device manufacture date, d10: device available for evaluation? section h3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the distal tip on the reusable instrument was fractured off.Additionally, the device was visibly worn, with scratches and dents on the body and knob of the instrument.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history based on the historical data revealed similar events for the listed batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: RSS GLENOID BASEPLATE IMPACTOR-S
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 11101 metric blvd; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer (Section G): ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 11101 metric blvd; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 18734943
• Report Number: 3002788818-2024-00023
• Device Sequence Number: 6310460
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556863947
• UDI-Public: 00885556863947
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2024

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 Catalogue Number: IMP-0961-064-S
• Device Lot Number: 29339605
• 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: 01/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2022
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown