MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GD WIRE NITINOL 1.2 X 45CM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	72202998
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/02/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, in an arthroscopy, when introducing the gd wire nitinol , the metallic cannula was inserted but the introducer was released from the cannula and the doctor threaded the introducer with the wire in the joint.The force that was used to place the cannula broke the nitinol tip inside the patient.The broken wire was removed, but ended up locking a needle in the nitinol.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device without delays.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, in an arthroscopy, when introducing the gd wire nitinol, the metallic cannula was inserted but the introducer was released from the cannula and the doctor threaded the introducer with the wire in the joint.The force that was used to place the cannula broke the nitinol tip inside the patient.The broken wire was removed.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device with a delay of 40 min.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10 h6 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 complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.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 review of the complaint revealed there were no patient injuries reported and no apparent patient impact based on the details provided.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted.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.

• Brand Name: GD WIRE NITINOL 1.2 X 45CM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11056094
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-02124
• Device Sequence Number: 17203851
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554017670
• UDI-Public: 00885554017670
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/02/2021

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: 11/05/2024
• Device Model Number: 72202998
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202998
• Device Lot Number: 2042723
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/02/2020; 11/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/24/2020; 11/02/2021
• 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: Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 46 YR