MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. AMR TIP ARM DRCTR ACL GDE; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 7205519

Device Problems Failure to Align (2522); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problems No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/09/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during the set up before the surgery, it was noticed an inaccuracy of the tibia tip aimer, 4-point bullet and acufex tibia tip aimer have been all set up, 2.4mm guide pin was used and it was noticed that the exit of the guide did not hit the tip of the aimer, it slightly deviated to the tip.No patient injuries or delay reported.Smith and nephew back-up device was used to complete the surgery.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H11: corrected information in h6 (health effect - impact code).

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The device shows light wear from use, the laser etchings are legible.There are no deformities visible.A functional assessment of the device found it functions as designed with reference devices.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.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.The root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: AMR TIP ARM DRCTR ACL GDE
• 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: 10767702
• MDR Text Key: 214127452
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-01722
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010373281
• UDI-Public: 03596010373281
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: HK
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7205519
• Device Catalogue Number: 7205519
• Device Lot Number: 50823151
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/09/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/01/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/29/2024; 02/29/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/01/2024; 03/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/19/2019
• 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