MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RETROGRADE DRL 5.5MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Model Number 72204037

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

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

Event Date 04/01/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that on literature review clinical outcomes of the acufex trunav retrocutter drill for tunnel creation for acl reconstruction, after an acl reconstruction procedure, where a trunav drill was used to create the fitted bone tunnels, 4 patients required a revision surgery for a meniscal debridement and 1 other patient required a revision surgery for a meniscal repair.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).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.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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.Smith and nephew has not received the device and/or adequate documentation to fully evaluate the root cause of the reported event.Therefore, the root cause of the reported dislocation and subsequent closed reduction and/or the patient outcome beyond that which was documented in the aged article cannot be confirmed nor concluded.There was no relationship found between the device and the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.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.

• Brand Name: RETROGRADE DRL 5.5MM
• 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 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 15241853
• MDR Text Key: 298062343
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-01175
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037661
• UDI-Public: 00885554037661
• 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: Literature,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72204037
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204037
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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