NA 7210575Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · WESTERN ELBOW POSITIONER · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010513915), received between Jun 14, 2019 and Nov 19, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).
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
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 19, 2020Unstable; Unstable
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POSITIONER ELBOW WESTERN WAS NOT HOLDING POSITION UNLESS IT IS TIGHTENED INTO PLACE. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 10865739 ↗MalfunctionJun 14, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE CLAMP SEIZED ON THREAD OF THE SCREW ARMREST WAS UNSTABLE. THERE WAS NO BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE. NO DELAY OR PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8701568 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.