MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RETROGRADE DRL 10MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Model Number	72204046
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	06/15/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an all inside acl, it was found that the 2.4mm drill wire included in the trunav set was defective.The laser marking at the tip of the drill was missing.When positioned the drill approximately as it should have been with laser marking and when the acufex was moved in the gauge over the wire from the outside, the gauge showed a femoral tunnel length of 65mm, which was considered very unlikely and it was necessary to used alternative measurement methods.The procedure was completed without significant delay using a back-up device.No other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported 72204046 10mm retrograde drill, intended for use in treatment, has not been returned for evaluation.Without the reported product a visual or functional evaluation cannot be performed and the customers complaint cannot be confirmed.From the information provided, ¿during an all inside acl, it was found that the 2.4mm drill wire included in the trunav set was defective.The laser marking at the tip of the drill was missing.When positioned the drill approximately as it should have been with laser marking and when the acufex was moved in the gauge over the wire from the outside, the gauge showed a femoral tunnel length of 65mm, which was considered very unlikely and it was necessary to used alternative measurement methods¿.Images were provided by customer.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence viewing the image.The instruction for use outlines precautionary statements and instructions in regards to the use of the device to avoid damage or non-functionality.There were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.Risk management record was performed for the reported device.A review of the complaint and manufacturing records was performed and indicated similar allegations for the lot number reported.

• Brand Name: RETROGRADE DRL 10MM
• Common Device Name: BIT, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 10262177
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-01016
• Device Sequence Number: 3462837
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037753
• UDI-Public: 00885554037753
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/13/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/05/2022
• Device Model Number: 72204046
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204046
• Device Lot Number: 4726295
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/12/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/13/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other; Required Intervention