MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RETROGRADE DRL 10MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Model Number	72204046
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/18/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an acl procedure, the retrograde drill broke.There was no delay or damage to the patient.A backup was available to complete the surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).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 device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated issue.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 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl procedure, the retrograde drill broke.There was no delay and a backup device was available to complete the surgery.No patient complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The device is worn from use, and the actuator is disconnected from the gray slider.There is debris on the device.A functional evaluation of the device found that the retrograde bit does not deploy as intended due to the disconnect between the actuator and gray slider.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force during use, failure to retract the guidewire far enough back before attempting to deploy the blade, using the reverse function while drilling, attempting to deploy the blade while still inside the bone tunnel, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.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 risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).The reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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 risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The device is worn from use, and the actuator is disconnected from the gray slider.There is debris on the device.A functional evaluation of the device found that the retrograde bit does not deploy as intended due to the disconnect between the actuator and gray slider.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force during use, failure to retract the guidewire far enough back before attempting to deploy the blade, using the reverse function while drilling, attempting to deploy the blade while still inside the bone tunnel, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.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.

• Brand Name: RETROGRADE DRL 10MM
• Common Device Name: BIT, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 11965781
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01327
• Device Sequence Number: 2990366
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037753
• UDI-Public: 00885554037753
• 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: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/06/2022

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: 06/20/2024
• Device Model Number: 72204046
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204046
• Device Lot Number: 4899161
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/10/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/19/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/14/2021; 03/01/2022; 03/28/2022; 05/05/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2021; 03/02/2022; 03/29/2022; 05/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/20/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 35 YR
• Patient Sex: Male