MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GRSPR CUPD 3.4MM; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 011014

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 11/25/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, the grasper was broken, the jaws failed to close and lock.It was removed from the patient and inspected.The scrub tech tried to open and close the grasper and the top of the jaws and the articulation rod came apart.The procedure was completed with a s+n back-up device.There was no surgical delay and no further complications were reported.

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 grasper is fractured at the distal tip and the shaft is disconnected from the handle at the proximal end of the shaft.The set screw is disengaged.A functional evaluation could not be performed because the device is broken into several distinct pieces.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 complaint history review found similar reported events.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 and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.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: GRSPR CUPD 3.4MM
• 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: 16048568
• MDR Text Key: 306159124
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-02043
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/02/2024

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: 011014
• Device Catalogue Number: 011014
• Device Lot Number: 50967888
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/19/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/26/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/02/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1