MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SYNOVATOR BLADE 5.5MM EP-1 DSPL BLADE; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	7205311
Medical Device Problem Code	Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/23/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during set up, when the new box of synovator blades was opened, one of the outer packages was damaged.There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The color scheme of the device matches the print.The outer tray has a crack in it.The seal is intact except at the crack in the tray.The blade has no visible defect.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 no 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 review of the packaging sequence found that if any defects or discrepancies are observed, place affected trays in reject bin.Notify team lead, manufacturing engineer, supervisor or quality for applicable actions.The root cause has been associated with a transport or storage problem.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include an inadvertent impact event that could have occurred during device transportation, rough shipping and handling, or at customer site.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.H11: corrected information in h6 (component code, type of investigation, inv.Findings & conclusion).

• Brand Name: SYNOVATOR BLADE 5.5MM EP-1 DSPL BLADE
• Common Device Name: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 20190422
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01980
• Device Sequence Number: 12541022
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010251398
• UDI-Public: 3596010251398
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/28/2024

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: 7205311
• Device Lot Number: 51070849
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/23/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown