MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ENDOSCOPIC CANN DRILL BIT 9MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Model Number 013662

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 09/23/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during acl procedure, the drill broke inside the patient.The broken pieces were removed from the patient.No significant delay and the same device was available to complete the procedure.No 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 h3, h6 the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.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 risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest that the anticipated risk region is not adequate.A review of the customer provided image found an image of the drill with an unidentified shaft passing through the device.The dill bit does not show signs of a break, but the unidentified device appears fractured on the distal and proximal end.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The drill bit is worn from use, and there is an unidentified metal shaft showing from both openings of the bit.The metal shaft is broken on the distal and proximal end.The unidentified device is stuck inside of the drill bit, and cannot be removed.The rotational force of the drill bit combined with the jammed device could contribute to the breakage of the unidentified device.The reported drill bit, however, is not broken.Per case details, the broken drill was retrieved from the patient.The procedure was completed using the same device.No patient injuries or adverse consequences were reported.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.Although the reported device was not broken, the unidentified shaft was, so a reported break was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, an impact event inconsistent with normal use, use of an unapproved device with the drill bit, or the failure of a concomitant device.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: ENDOSCOPIC CANN DRILL BIT 9MM
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• 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: 10694684
• MDR Text Key: 211851746
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-01601
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010091635
• UDI-Public: 03596010091635
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TS
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/01/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/17/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 013662
• Device Catalogue Number: 013662
• Device Lot Number: USW38920/19
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/08/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other