MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CANNU-FLEX GDE WIRES .045X12; PASSER

Model Number 014394

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problems Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 08/22/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference case (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, on (b)(6) 2022, a patient underwent a left knee acl, allograft with posterolateral corner reconstruction and anterolateral ligament reconstruction.During the procedure, a nitinol wire was used to place a screw.A knee x-ray was obtained and identified a 3cm radiopaque linear metallic structure projecting over the posterior soft tissues of the knee.The object, retrieved at an unspecified date, was a piece of a nitinol wire retained in the patient's posterior knee.The patient status is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.H11: corrected data updated section g4.

• Brand Name: CANNU-FLEX GDE WIRES .045X12
• Type of Device: PASSER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 16872995
• MDR Text Key: 314613597
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00654
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010374677
• UDI-Public: 03596010374677
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K920621
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 014394
• Device Catalogue Number: 014394
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/11/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/04/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/07/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 44 YR
• Patient Sex: Female