MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. AHTB, ACTIVE HEEL TRACTION BOOT; APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED

Catalog Number	72202682
Medical Device Problem Code	Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/14/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a right hip arthroscopy and acetabular labral repair, the straps of the active heel traction boot did not work to adjust, with greater difficulty the strap that goes on the ankle part.When doing traction, the ankle strap came loose, which made the surgery difficult and the doctor was uncomfortable.The procedure was finished with a smith and nephew back up device.There was a delay greater than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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.A clinical review states that the provided complaint document noted that the reported event did not cause harm, injury, or impact to the 45-year-old male patient.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: AHTB, ACTIVE HEEL TRACTION BOOT
• Common Device Name: APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED
• 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: 19666271
• Report Number: 3003604053-2024-00030
• Device Sequence Number: 12488816
• Product Code: HST
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554024807
• UDI-Public: 00885554024807
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/23/2024

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: 72202682
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2024
• 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 Age: 45 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 68 KG