MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACROMIONIZER,4.0 EP-1,DSPL BL; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 7205326

Device Problem Dull, Blunt (2407)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 01/16/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).

Event Description

It was reported that during a procedure, the blades were blunt, the surgeon had to exert extreme pressure on the cutting blade.This results in metal abrasion.Through flusing everything was removed.No significant delays reported.Back up device was available.

Manufacturer Narrative

One (b)(4) disposable acromionizer 4.0 ep-1 blade reported on.The product was not returned for evaluation.Due to product unavailability, the complaint could not be ultimately confirmed.Definitive conclusions, accurate investigation and evaluation were not fully possible without evaluation of physical product.If objective evidence, relevant information, packaging or product becomes available to assist with evaluation, the complaint will be revisited.Factors that may affect device performance include: device ability, surgical ability, procedure location and tissue condition.Influences that could compromise product performance or integrity that are unrelated to manufacture include: 1) blade hand piece not fully loaded and or locked into mdu hand set.2) incompatible force or torque or leverage applied.3) change of approach during use.4) insufficient irrigation or engaging the device without suction.5) seizing of blades due to inadequate bio matter excision.Excessive ¿side-loading¿ on the blade during use does not improve cutting performance and in extreme cases may result in wear and degradation of the inner assembly.Make sure the hand piece is off while changing blade tip position.Periodic irrigation of the blade is recommended to provide adequate cooling of the blade and to prevent accumulation of excised materials in the surgical site.Ensure that suction of 128 mmhg minimum is flowing while the instrument is running.Irreversible damage to blades or burrs will result if they are run without the flow of irrigation (dry).Final product met predetermined specs upon release to distribution.Based on received information all metallic foreign has been thoroughly flushed from the operative site.Therefore, no further clinical assessment is warranted.It was further communicated that the patient did not sustain any serious injuries.Based on details provided no further impact to patient is anticipated.

• Brand Name: ACROMIONIZER,4.0 EP-1,DSPL BL
• Type of Device: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: jim gonzales ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123585706
• MDR Report Key: 8313404
• MDR Text Key: 135380720
• Report Number: 1219602-2019-00155
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010251541
• UDI-Public: 03596010251541
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/26/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/06/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/16/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 7205326
• Device Lot Number: 50747318
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2018
• 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