MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SURESHOT TARGETER; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number 71692801

Device Problem Defective Component (2292)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/18/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a tibial bone break surgery, the sureshot targeter didn't work after connecting to the controller, the information on the monitor showed " the targeter is invalid or broken, please exchange".Finally the c- arm was utilized to complete the surgery.  no more information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the device did not work after connecting to the controller.The associated sureshot targeter was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the device showed no obvious signs of damage on the part.A serial number was provided and the review of the manufacturing records for the listed serial number did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.A functional evaluation was performed by connecting the sureshot targeter to the sureshot interface unit which recognized the targeter.The device functions as intended.Thus, the stated failure could not be confirmed.The device was manufactured in 2015.The targeter is a reusable device that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.Damage from repeated use can occur and some causes for the malfunction would include a broken cable, damaged connector, broken srom connection, and/or silicone overmolding failure.Our investigation found that the subject device has been previously evaluated for similar events and an upgrade to the targeter has taken place.A second generation targeter has been released and is available (please reference device (b)(4)) for use.The sureshot device user manual is available, identifying pre-operative requirements for use and troubleshooting suggestions if needed.No additional actions are being taken at this time; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate further as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.

• Brand Name: SURESHOT TARGETER
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9183912
• MDR Text Key: 162480908
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-03627
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OLO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K092497
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/23/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/14/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71692801
• Device Lot Number: ND3788
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 30 YR
• Patient Weight: 70