MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRUEPASS NEEDLE SINGLE PACK STERILE BX 5; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 72203793

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 09/17/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during shoulder surgery, internal to patient, the truepass needle single pack broke, the fragments that broke off are lost in the patient's shoulder but visible on x-rays.The procedure was successfully completed using a s+n back-up device.There was a significant delay reported.The patient is reported to have residual pain.

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.There was no way to determine if the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.Insufficient product identification information was provided, and thus, a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.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.This case reports the breakage of the truepass needle, which per case details, was retained with in the patient.No clinically relevant supporting documentation was provided for inclusion in this medical investigation.Based on the limited information provided the root cause for the reported breakage could not be determined.The truepass needle tip and shaft is made of nitinol which is a biocompatible material however, since the needle is part of a surgical device it is not approved for implantation.The patient impact beyond possible corrosion, local irritation/discomfort, and/or migration of possibly retained non-implantable foreign body fragments cannot be determined.No further medical assessment can be rendered at this time.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.

Event Description

It was reported that during shoulder surgery, the truepass needle broke inside of the patient.The fragments that broke off are lost in the patient's shoulder but visible on x-rays.The procedure was successfully completed with a surgical delay greater than 30 minutes using a backup device.The patient is reported to have residual pain.

• Brand Name: TRUEPASS NEEDLE SINGLE PACK STERILE BX 5
• 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: 12603027
• MDR Text Key: 275882623
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-02247
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554030433
• UDI-Public: 00885554030433
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72203793
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203793
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/17/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/10/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/24/2021
• 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): Required Intervention