MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. QUICK CONNECT T-HANDLE; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	71115045
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	01/06/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, while tightening a screw, the quick connect t-handle came apart.No confirmation of delay received.Backup device available.No impact or injury to patient reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation, the reported event could not be confirmed.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 products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Without the actual product involved, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.

• Brand Name: QUICK CONNECT T-HANDLE
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9580435
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-00231
• Device Sequence Number: 491175
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010173607
• UDI-Public: 03596010173607
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123055
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/02/2020

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 Model Number: 71115045
• Device Catalogue Number: 71115045
• Device Lot Number: 18LM17856
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1