MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DRILL, FLEXIBLE, ENDOSCPC, CANN, 4.5MM; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 72202971

Device Problems Break (1069); Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/17/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the surgeon was drilling the 4.5 drill bit out to lateral cortex and upon coming back out, the tip of the drill bit broke off in the bone.It was retrieved without any issue.A backup device was available on hand for use.No patient injury was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Examination was not possible, as the device has not been returned.The investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event without the return of the device.Further investigation is not warranted at this time.

• Brand Name: DRILL, FLEXIBLE, ENDOSCPC, CANN, 4.5MM
• Type of Device: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: jim gonzales ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 7063892
• MDR Text Key: 93332112
• Report Number: 1219602-2017-01487
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010654526
• UDI-Public: (01)03596010654526(10)50652672
• 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: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/11/2018

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: 72202971
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202971
• Device Lot Number: 50652672
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/28/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/11/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2017
• 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