MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P. RSP SHOULDER INSTRUMENT; DRILL GUIDE, TWO PIECE, RSP

Catalog Number	804-03-048
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	11/29/2016
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Instrument failure - due to the drill guide breaking in the baseplate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reason for this complaint was to report the drill guide broke in the baseplate.When the reported event occurred the instrument may have been in service for over 7.9 years.This event occurred during surgery near the patient.There was another suitable device available, the incident did cause a 20 min.Delay in surgery, however, surgery was completed as intended, there was no risk to the patient and the instrument was not inspected prior to surgery.Part of the drill guide was returned to (b)(4) on 14 dec 2016.Examination of the returned drill guide shows the threaded tip (not returned) of the thumb screw broke off.Refer to instrument instructions for use (ifu) 0400-0146 "recommendations for the care and handling for (b)(4) instruments.A review of the device history record (dhr) revealed the product was manufactured to revision level specifications.A complaint database review showed previous complaints but there were no indications that this instrument has a design or material deficiency.Summary of complaints: 7 functional, 6 dull/worn, 1 fit, 1 locking mechanism damaged, 2 seized/galled, 11 threads damaged/galled, 3 missing feature, 5 bent, 64 broke/cracked/damaged, 5 hardware missing/lost, 1 end of life.Number of previous investigations against this lot no.: 15.This event is attributable, root cause, to damage incurred from prolonged use and through misuse or rough handling which surgical instruments are subjected to.The reported condition can be indicative of excessive torque applied via the hex driver.Care must be taken to avoid compromising their performance.This is not an event associated with a product failure, malfunction or issue.Surgical instruments condition can be determined while being used for its intended purpose.The replacement of surgical instruments due to normal wear and tear does not indicate a product deficiency, failure or issue.No further action is deemed necessary at this time.

• Brand Name: RSP SHOULDER INSTRUMENT
• Common Device Name: DRILL GUIDE, TWO PIECE, RSP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.; 9800 metric blvd.; austin TX 78758
• MDR Report Key: 6200537
• Report Number: 1644408-2016-01003
• Device Sequence Number: 1110907
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888912148177
• UDI-Public: (01)00888912148177
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/06/2017

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: 804-03-048
• Device Lot Number: 37883L01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/14/2016
• Type of Report(Section G): FDA Requested
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/29/2016
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2016
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 68 YR