MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ARTHROPIERCE INSTRUMENT CURVED LEFT; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	72201186
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Information (3190); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/22/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during arthroscopy, the arthropierce instrument's grabbing arm stopped closing in mid procedure.There was a delay of under 30 min, the procedure was completed with a change in technique using a competitor device (mitek cleverhook).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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of the device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review for the reported batch number concluded this was an isolated event.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The instructions for use were 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 relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: ARTHROPIERCE INSTRUMENT CURVED LEFT
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 10767698
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-01720
• Device Sequence Number: 19714102
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010605610
• UDI-Public: 03596010605610
• 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): 06/14/2021

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 Model Number: 72201186
• Device Catalogue Number: 72201186
• Device Lot Number: 50599989
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/09/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/14/2021
• 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