MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DRILL FLEXIBLE ENDOSCPC CANN 4.5MM; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	72202971
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/18/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, at the moment of femoral perforation, the drill flexible endoscopic cannula broke inside the patient.The procedure was completed with the same device with no delay or other complications.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 concluded this was a repeat issue.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, including the following: never use the drill in reverse rotation.Only use the drill in forward rotation.Do not use these instruments as levers for manipulating hard tissue or bone.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
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 visual inspection found the tip of the device is sheared off.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 concluded this was a repeat issue.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.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device tip, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an inadvertent impact event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: DRILL FLEXIBLE ENDOSCPC CANN 4.5MM
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11461986
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-00492
• Device Sequence Number: 17190872
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010654526
• UDI-Public: 03596010654526
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/09/2021

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: 72202971
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202971
• Device Lot Number: 50534270
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/10/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/07/2021; 08/06/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/11/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/10/2021; 08/09/2021
• 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