MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ARTHROPIERCE 45 DEGREE LEFT; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	7209498
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery the arthropierce 45 degree broke into the patient.All the pieces were removed with a grasper.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).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 has been broken.The severed tip was not retuned.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: ARTHROPIERCE 45 DEGREE LEFT
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11875878
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01203
• Device Sequence Number: 3328840
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010474537
• UDI-Public: 03596010474537
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/02/2021

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 Model Number: 7209498
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209498
• Device Lot Number: 50763106
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/21/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/05/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/25/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2021
• 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: Required Intervention