MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RETROGRADE DRL 10MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Model Number 72204047

Device Problem Firing Problem (4011)

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

Event Date 03/16/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during an arthroscopy procedure, the trunav drill was drilled over the guide pin, once the distal drill tip entered the joint and the blade was ready for deployment the blade would not deploy using the standard technique.The drill mechanism would not allow the blade to flip once inside the joint.The procedure was completed with a backup device and no significant delay or patient complication was reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection found the device was coated in debris.The distal drill tip had fractured from the device.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an impact event excessive force placed on the device.

• Brand Name: RETROGRADE DRL 10MM
• Type of Device: BIT, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11787681
• MDR Text Key: 249451089
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01054
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037760
• UDI-Public: 00885554037760
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/06/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72204047
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204046
• Device Lot Number: 4905312
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/04/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/07/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention