NA 014407Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · GUHL ANKLE DISTRACTOR FOOT STRAPS, STERILE, LATEX FREE BOX OF 6 · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010095329), received between Oct 29, 2020 and Dec 31, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (4 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem4
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Skin Inflammation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 31, 2020Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY IT WAS FOUND A FOREIGN MATTER INSIDE THE STERILE ANKLE DISTRACTOR FOOT STRAPS PACKAGE. NO PATIENT INJURIES OR DELAY REPORTED. UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A BACK-UP DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11100324 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2020Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY IT WAS FOUND A FOREIGN MATTER INSIDE THE STERILE ANKLE DISTRACTOR FOOT STRAPS PACKAGE. NO PATIENT INJURIES OR DELAY REPORTED. UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A BACK-UP DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11100320 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2020Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY IT WAS FOUND A FOREIGN MATTER INSIDE THE STERILE ANKLE DISTRACTOR FOOT STRAPS PACKAGE. NO PATIENT INJURIES OR DELAY REPORTED. UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A BACK-UP DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11100318 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2020Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY IT WAS FOUND A FOREIGN MATTER INSIDE THE STERILE ANKLE DISTRACTOR FOOT STRAPS PACKAGE. NO PATIENT INJURIES OR DELAY REPORTED. UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A BACK-UP DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11100316 ↗InjuryOct 29, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A PROCEDURE WITH FOOT STRAP DISTRACTORS, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED SKIN INFLAMMATION. PATIENT'S OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: Skin Inflammation
MAUDE report 10759818 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.