MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REVERSE CURETTE 7MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	71369517
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	10/21/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery the reverse curette 7mm handle broke while it was being used inside the patient.Nothing got into the patient.There was no harm to the patient or the staff.There was no procedural delays to the case.A backup device was available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The plastic handle on the device fractured in half and both pieces were returned.The device was manufactured in 2008 and exhibits signs of extensive wear / usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.

• Brand Name: REVERSE CURETTE 7MM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9318649
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-04022
• Device Sequence Number: 10902622
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010430137
• UDI-Public: 03596010430137
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: LA
• 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): 11/25/2019

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: 71369517
• Device Lot Number: 08DSY0016
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/08/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1