MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BLADE 3.5 CURVED CONCAVE FULL RADIUS; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 7210980

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 01/08/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy two (2) blade concave full radius broke at the curve.Inside the patient, there was no debris in the knee.They were oscillating fine and the tip just stopped because the inner lumen was broken.The inner-lumen of the shavers broke at the bend of the shavers, the outer lumen were intact.No metal shavings in the knees.It is unknown if there was a back up device available or if there was a delay.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

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.

• Brand Name: BLADE 3.5 CURVED CONCAVE FULL RADIUS
• Type of Device: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 18610368
• MDR Text Key: 334268297
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00185
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010595775
• UDI-Public: 03596010595775
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 7210980
• Device Lot Number: 51169563
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/30/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/07/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/29/2023
• 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