MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RETROGRADE DRL 9MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Catalog Number 72204044

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/25/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an acl, the acufex trunav retrograde drill broke near a screw located proximally to the surgeon.The drill could no longer drill, as it did not turn.A back up drill was opened and use to make the hole to place the graft.The procedure was completed, and no delay was reported.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).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.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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 precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

H11: corrected information in h6 (health effect - impact code).

• Brand Name: RETROGRADE DRL 9MM
• Type of Device: BIT, SURGICAL
• 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: 17749085
• MDR Text Key: 323541707
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-01760
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037739
• UDI-Public: 00885554037739
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/03/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/14/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204044
• Device Lot Number: 5453133
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/02/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2022
• 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 Sex: Male