MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RETROGRADE DRL 8MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Model Number 72204042

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 09/11/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during acl reconstruction procedure, when the blade was opened and made a socket, the shaft was rotating, but the blade was not rotating.When the shaft part was recovered from the outside of the femur, a broken blade and a guide wire remained in the bone hole.All broken pieces were removed from the patient.20 minutes delay and a back up was available to complete the procedure.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.The instructions for use was 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 was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A review of the customer provided image found the device broken into multiple pieces.The shaft assembly is disassembled, and the distal blade is broken from the device.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The outer tube, proximal shaft, and depth tube are all separated.The distal blade is broken from the shaft of the device and the actuator is fractured.There is debris on the device.A review of the complaint revealed there were no patient injuries reported and no apparent patient impact based on the details provided.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force during use, failure to retract the guidewire far enough back before attempting to deploy the blade, using the reverse function while drilling, attempting to deploy the blade while still inside the bone tunnel, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.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.

• Brand Name: RETROGRADE DRL 8MM
• 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: 10639670
• MDR Text Key: 210162931
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-01528
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037715
• UDI-Public: 00885554037715
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/28/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/06/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2024
• Device Model Number: 72204042
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204042
• Device Lot Number: 4726292
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/26/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2019
• 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; Other
• Patient Age: 20 YR
• Patient Sex: Female