MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RETROGRADE DRL 8MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Model Number	72204042
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Information (3190)
Date of Event	08/24/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the surgery, the tip of the drill broke off when the surgeon attempted to retract the cutting blade leaving the tip connected only by the actuation mechanism.The tip had to be broken from the drill in to order to be removed with a grasper.No significant delay was reported.No back-up device required as the drilling was complete.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it was not returned in its original packaging.The blade is no longer connected to the drill bit by the actuator.The drill bit is not connected to the shaft of the device.The actuator is bent and twisted.There is debris on the shaft of the drill and in the drill bit.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event.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: RETROGRADE DRL 8MM
• Common Device Name: BIT, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 10546003
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-01414
• Device Sequence Number: 1217739
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037715
• UDI-Public: 00885554037715
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/14/2021

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: 01/26/2024
• Device Model Number: 72204042
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204042
• Device Lot Number: 4685535
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/24/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/04/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/14/2021
• 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: Required Intervention