MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 3MMX1000MM BALL TP GDE RD; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	71631626
Medical Device Problem Codes	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, one (1) 3mmx1000mm ball tp gde rd punctured through sterile pack and the box too.As this was noticed in a non-surgical environment, there was not any patient involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device finds the original box factory sealed with a puncture outward from the interior in one end.The inner packing was folded over and breached.The foam buffer was out of the molded plastic insert on one end and allowed the tip to breach the packaging and box.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.A review made by the quality engineering team found that the anticipated risk per the associated risk management file is still adequate.Therefore, no further actions will be taken.Factors that could contribute to this issue include damage due to mishandling during shipping or storage.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed part number over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.According to the packaging sequence, the device sits in a polyurethane sleeve to protect packaging from damage during transit.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet specifications at the time of manufacture.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: 3MMX1000MM BALL TP GDE RD
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 22873517
• Report Number: 1020279-2025-01432
• Device Sequence Number: 5776136
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010529107
• UDI-Public: 3596010529107
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: HI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123055
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/30/2025

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
• Device Catalogue Number: 71631626
• Device Lot Number: 23CSM0761
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/08/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2023
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown