MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. T-MAX II, SHOULDER EXPOSURE POSITIONER; ACCESSORIES, OPERATING-ROOM, TABLE (KIT)

Catalog Number	7210551
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroplasty, there was an hydraulic leak in a t-max beach chair.The procedure was completed with a surgical delay greater than 30 minutes, and using a competitor back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed the device returned without the keeper ring on the leg holder and with the hydraulic arms on the undercarriage leaking fluid.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 a component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include seal damage.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: T-MAX II, SHOULDER EXPOSURE POSITIONER
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES, OPERATING-ROOM, TABLE (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 19400871
• Report Number: 1643264-2024-00368
• Device Sequence Number: 18233811
• Product Code: FWZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010513649
• UDI-Public: 03596010513649
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/06/2024

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: 7210551
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/13/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/04/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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