MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TBD; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Muscle Weakness (1967); Pain (1994)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Literature case.It was reported that a synovectomy and a thermal shrinkage on the left thumb was performed by using a shaver to treat mcpj volar plate instability.However, this case had recurrence of thumb mcpj hyperextension noted at 10 weeks post operation which progressed to 30 degrees of hyperextension at 6 months post op.The patient complained of persistent pain and weakness at the thumb.Therefore, open volar plate capsulodesis with suture anchor was performed at 13 months after the first operation.Patient outcome is unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.No product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review, complaint history review, risk management review, and instructions for use review could not be conducted.Without supporting clinical/medical documents, a thorough clinical/medical investigation cannot be performed.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be re-opened for investigation.

• Brand Name: TBD
• Type of Device: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107 6512
• MDR Report Key: 9891939
• MDR Text Key: 186755106
• Report Number: 1643264-2020-00175
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/12/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/27/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/06/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 30 YR