MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GII CR DEEP FLX ISR TR S7-8 9; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	71430448
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	01/17/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery the locking detail broke off of trial during range of motion.The procedure was completed with no delay.It is unknown if there was affectation to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.A small section of the device fractured off, rendering the device inoperable.The piece that fractured off was not returned.The device was damaged next to the fracture site.The device was manufactured in 2005 and exhibits signs of extensive wear/usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.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: GII CR DEEP FLX ISR TR S7-8 9
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 8312143
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-00481
• Device Sequence Number: 1682951
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010512574
• UDI-Public: 03596010512574
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/15/2019

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: 71430448
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/17/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/17/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/15/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1