MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RETROGRADE DRL 11MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Model Number 72204048

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 11/11/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy when drilling the bone, the doctor removed the drill before activating the retrograde numbering, and the drill without the tip was noticed.X-ray was done and the drill was inside the bone.It is unknown if there was an excess force, but the material broke right at the tip.The same was removed from the patient, using the screw/screw technique.The procedure was completed with a significant delay using the same device.No further complications were reported.

Event Description

T was reported that during an arthroscopy when drilling the bone, the doctor removed the drill before activating the retrograde numbering, and the drill without the tip was noticed.X-ray was done and the drill was inside the bone.It is unknown if there was an excess force, but the material broke right at the tip.The same was removed from the patient, using the screw/screw technique.The procedure was completed with a significant delay using the screw/screw technique.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use were 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 and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.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 11MM
• 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: 15921656
• MDR Text Key: 304868904
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-01897
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037777
• UDI-Public: 00885554037777
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/18/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/05/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72204048
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204048
• Device Lot Number: 4954630
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/17/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/27/2019
• 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
• Patient Age: 35 YR
• Patient Sex: Male