MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PLATINUM HANDPIECE; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 72205321

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 02/14/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during set up, the platinum handpiece had metal shavings in the suction, where the suction is attached.A back up device was available to complete the procedure.There was no surgical delay and no further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed using a scope/camera head assembly and no debris was observed.A functional evaluation revealed the mdu worked as intended.No issues were found.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 the root cause was not determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.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: PLATINUM HANDPIECE
• Type of Device: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 18909564
• MDR Text Key: 337746846
• Report Number: 1643264-2024-00178
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556786918
• UDI-Public: 885556786918
• 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: 04/30/2024

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: 72205321
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/06/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/19/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/14/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/29/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1