MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ARTHROPIERCE XL STRAIGHT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	72202683
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, the arthro-pierce xl clipper disassembled at the moment that the surgeon handled hand before entering the patient's joint.A backup device was available to complete the procedure with no delay or patient injuries.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, 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 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 an isolated event.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 XL STRAIGHT
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11528006
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-00572
• Device Sequence Number: 4537375
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010651457
• UDI-Public: 03596010651457
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72202683
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202683
• Device Lot Number: 50523032
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1