MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DRILL FLEXIBLE ENDOSCPC CANN 4.5MM; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 72202971

Device Problem Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 02/18/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that after an acl femur repair procedure where the drill bit was used to tunnel into the femur, it was found to be cracked.No patient involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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 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 visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The markings on the device confirm the product identification information, and the device is worn from use.The shaft is deformed, and the distal end of the shaft is broken.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 an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, 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: DRILL FLEXIBLE ENDOSCPC CANN 4.5MM
• Type of Device: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• 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: 13759570
• MDR Text Key: 287183699
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00364
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010654526
• UDI-Public: 03596010654526
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72202971
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202971
• Device Lot Number: 50821659
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2019
• 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