MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. INCISOR PLUS ELITE BLADE 5.5MM DSPL 6BX; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 72200081

Device Problems Crack (1135); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 09/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that, during arthroscopy, an incisor plus elite blade was not working because the inner blade was bent and cracked external to patient.Procedure was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that the distal end of the inner blade assembly is bend backwards and the material has split at the proximal end of the blade window.A functional evaluation could not be performed due to the condition in which the device was received.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 found no similar reported events.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.The root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the complaint event include an unintended impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: INCISOR PLUS ELITE BLADE 5.5MM DSPL 6BX
• Type of Device: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 12512245
• MDR Text Key: 272670662
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-02107
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010555687
• UDI-Public: 03596010555687
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/22/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/16/2023
• Device Model Number: 72200081
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200081
• Device Lot Number: 50759094
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/16/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1