MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CL-TR THRD CANN 8MM/76MM LTX FREE (10) G; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 014718

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 02/24/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy, the seal of a 'clear-trac threaded cannula' was difficult to put instruments through.Toward the end of the case, a piece of the seal was seen in the shoulder joint space.The piece was removed from the patient with an arthroscopic grasper.Surgery was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with the same device.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: case (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10 h3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.There was no way to determine if the device contributed to the reported event.A complaint history review found no 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.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.Based on the information provided, the broken piece of the seal was removed from inside of the patient.According to the report, the surgery was completed by the surgeon with a non-significant surgical delay using the same device.Since there were no patient complications reported, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.The complaint was not confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force, off-axis insertion of sharp instruments, or fatigue on the seal from insertion and removal.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A complaint history review found no 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.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.Based on the information provided, the broken piece of the seal was removed from inside of the patient.According to the report, the surgery was completed by the surgeon with a non-significant surgical delay using the same device.Since there were no patient complications reported, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.Though the device was not returned for evaluation the reported failure has been associated with an insufficient design.A corrective action was generated to address this failure and subsequently the design changed in order to prevent the adhesion of the incision.

• Brand Name: CL-TR THRD CANN 8MM/76MM LTX FREE (10) G
• 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: 13791186
• MDR Text Key: 287332004
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00385
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010026170
• UDI-Public: 03596010026170
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/02/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 014718
• Device Catalogue Number: 014718
• Device Lot Number: 2078768
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/09/2021
• 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