ACCU-PASS STR SHUTTLE 45 DEG RGHT CRVE
Report
- Report Number
- 1219602-2020-00781
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- May 14, 2020
- Date of Event
- April 22, 2020
- Report Date
- June 8, 2020
- Manufacturer
- SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
- Product Code
- LXH
- UDI-DI
- 03596010534453
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NC, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
H10: ONE 7210424 ACCU-PASS STR SHUTTLE 45 DEG RIGHT CURVE USED IN TREATMENT, HAS BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED STATES THAT ¿DURING SHOULDER PROCEDURE THE ACCU-PASS WAS NOT ROLLED IN THE DEVICE¿. AN EXACT ROOT CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED WITH CONFIDENCE; HOWEVER FACTORS THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED EVENT INCLUDE, EXCESSIVE FORCE. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: CONFIRMS INSTRUCTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS FOR PROPER USE OF PRODUCT. PER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: ¿AS WITH ANY SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, CAREFUL ATTENTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED TO ENSURE THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NOT PLACED ON THE INSTRUMENT. EXCESSIVE FORCE CAN RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE INSTRUMENT.¿ ROLLING THE WHEELS FORWARD AND BACKWARD MAY INITIATE TANGLING OR WRAPPING OF THE MONOFILAMENT AROUND THE WHEELS. THE ROLLER WHEELS PERFORM BEST WITH CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT IN THE SAME DIRECTION. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS THAT WOULD SUGGEST THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT MEET PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS UPON RELEASE INTO DISTRIBUTION. THE PRODUCT FAMILY IS UNDER REVIEW. OCCURRENCE RATE OF ALLEGATIONS ARE MONITORED VIA SURVEILLANCE. IN ADDITION, A CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN INITIATED TO INVESTIGATE THIS FAILURE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SHOULDER PROCEDURE THE ACCU-PASS WAS NOT ROLLED IN THE DEVICE. IT WAS FOUND EXTERNAL TO THE PATIENT. NO DELAY AND A BACK UP WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 523100 | ACCU-PASS STR SHUTTLE 45 DEG RGHT CRVE | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT | LXH | SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. | 2040027 | 03596010534453 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |