MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FAST-FIX 360 KPSC AND SLOTTED CANNULA; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 72202674

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 11/13/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy, the fast fix 360 nail broke.The procedure was completed without significant delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h6: the reported fast-fix 360 kpsc and slotted cannula, used in treatment, has not been returned for evaluation.Without the reported product a visual and functional evaluation cannot be performed and the customers complaint cannot be confirmed.From the information provided, the device broke.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence, however, factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: excessive force placed on the device during use.The instruction for use outlines precautionary statements and instructions in regards to the use of the device to avoid damage or non-functionality.A review of the manufacturing and complaint records was performed, there were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.

• Brand Name: FAST-FIX 360 KPSC AND SLOTTED CANNULA
• Type of Device: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 9513083
• MDR Text Key: 173174296
• Report Number: 1219602-2019-01597
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554023169
• UDI-Public: 00885554023169
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/31/2020

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 Expiration Date: 09/04/2023
• Device Model Number: 72202674
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202674
• Device Lot Number: 50756508
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/28/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/23/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/31/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1