MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 4.5MM INCISOR PLUS PLATINUM BLADE; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 72203013

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/10/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during arthroscopy procedure, metallic particles displayed in the joint when using 4.5mm incisor plus platinum blade.It is unknown how the procedure finished and if occurred a surgical delay.No other complications were not reported.

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 history 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.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as pre-cautions 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.

• Brand Name: 4.5MM INCISOR PLUS PLATINUM BLADE
• Type of Device: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 12124343
• MDR Text Key: 260210744
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01506
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010655660
• UDI-Public: 03596010655660
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/06/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72203013
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203013
• Device Lot Number: 50909764
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/06/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention