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	07/21/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl reconstruction case, the trunav retrograde drill was broken when the instrument was being used internal to the patient.The procedure was successfully completed using a 9.5mm trunav retrograde drill.There was not a significant delay.No other complications were reported.
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 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 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The proximal end of the shaft is fractured and the orange plunger is disconnected from the shaft.The actuator is connected to the retrograde bit and the gray slider.There is debris on the device.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, 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
• MDR Report Key: 12300279
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01693
• Device Sequence Number: 3761197
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037753
• UDI-Public: 00885554037753
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: HK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: foreign,health professional,o
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/03/2021

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 Expiration Date: 04/06/2025
• Device Model Number: 72204046
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204046
• Device Lot Number: 5007401
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/24/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/21/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/13/2021; 11/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/14/2021; 11/03/2021
• 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