MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GUIDE WR 1.2MM X 12 BOX OF 5 STERILE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number 7211138

Device Problems Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 02/27/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a ligament arthroscopy, the guide wire broke off in the ligamentoplasty screw.The piece were not retrieved from the patient.There was smith and nephew back up device available and there was a one (1) hour delay reported.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medical device problem code updated.The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The guidewire has the distal end fractured away, it was not returned.The device is deformed and has biological debris on it.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 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.A clinical review states the wire is an externally communicating device, it is neither manufactured nor intended for implantation.It is also not approved for long term internal tissue exposure and long-term implantation data is not available.Micro-motion or movement cannot be predicted.There is potential risk for tissue inflammation and/or pain.The root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: GUIDE WR 1.2MM X 12 BOX OF 5 STERILE
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 18935403
• MDR Text Key: 338042696
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00539
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010559050
• UDI-Public: 03596010559050
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/24/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/19/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 7211138
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/18/2024
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other