MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PROBE SAPHYRE 60 DEG 3MM; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	7209685
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/07/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a bilateral arthroscopy and bilateral high tibial osteotomy, the electrode of the probe fell into the patient.Although there was no significant delay, it is unknown how the procedure was finished.No other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.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.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm 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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: corrected data.H6 (health effect - impact code) was updated.

• Brand Name: PROBE SAPHYRE 60 DEG 3MM
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12292235
• Report Number: 3003604053-2021-00240
• Device Sequence Number: 14575361
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010470287
• UDI-Public: 03596010470287
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K991218
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/22/2023

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: 7209685
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209685
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/16/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2023; 05/18/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/08/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2023; 05/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Sex: Unknown