MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIOSURE RATCHET DRIVER; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 72201888

Device Problems Break (1069); Connection Problem (2900)

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

Event Date 12/22/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during an unknown procedure.It was noticed that the biosure ratchet driver had a broken mouth which made hard to fitting the screw.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with the same device.No patient complications were reported.

Event Description

It was reported that, during an unknown procedure.It was noticed that the biosure ratchet driver had a broken mouth which made hard to fit the screw.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with the same device.No patient complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H2: additional information ¿b5, h6: medical device problem code¿ 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.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.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.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.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.¿.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).B5: updated.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the device and the reported event.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.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.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The distal end of the device has a piece broken away.There is debris on the device.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.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.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.

• Brand Name: BIOSURE RATCHET DRIVER
• 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: 13203939
• MDR Text Key: 283479073
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00050
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010615442
• UDI-Public: 03596010615442
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/11/2022

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: 72201888
• Device Catalogue Number: 72201888
• Device Lot Number: 50614615
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/23/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/10/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/14/2022; 03/02/2022; 08/08/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/15/2022; 03/08/2022; 08/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 27 YR
• Patient Sex: Male