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Peri-Loc 71173404Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PERI-LOC TARGETER 4.5MM TROCAR · Class 2

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 03596010538550), received between Jun 18, 2021 and Jun 18, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 18, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A NAIL SURGERY, THE TARGETER 4.5MM TROCAR BROKE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED, WITHOUT DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12028823 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.