MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GUIDE WIRE 1.2MM X 9 BOX OF 5 STERILE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	7211137
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	09/13/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the surgery the product twisted and broke.The pieces were removed from the patient by tweezers.A backup device was used to complete the surgery.No delay or patient injury reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The 1.2mm guidewire, intended for use in treatment, has not been returned for evaluation.Without the reported product a visual evaluation cannot be performed and the customers complaint cannot be confirmed.From the information provided, the guidewire broke during use.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence; however, factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: excessive force applied to the device during use.The instruction for use was reviewed and was found to outline precautionary statements and instructions in regards to the use of the device to avoid damage or non-functionality.There were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.

• Brand Name: GUIDE WIRE 1.2MM X 9 BOX OF 5 STERILE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 9173146
• Report Number: 1219602-2019-01233
• Device Sequence Number: 16759210
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010559043
• UDI-Public: 03596010559043
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/05/2019

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 Expiration Date: 03/26/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 7211137
• Device Lot Number: 2031226
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/09/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 23 YR