MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FLEXIBLE TAP BIOSURE 6MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	72203252
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/12/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl btb procedure, after using the flexible tap biosure 6mm to thread the femoral tunnel and the bone plug, when placing it on the table, it was noticed that it was broken, no part remained inside the patient and all parts were glued on the instrument, all the necessary depth could be made for the screw.The procedure was successfully completed with non-significant delay using the same device.No patient complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.There was a relationship found between the device and the reported event.A complaint history review found no 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 and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A review of the customer provided image finds the complaint device, with the distal end fractured.Per case details, no broken fragments remained in the patient.The procedure was completed using the same device.No patient injuries or adverse consequences were reported.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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 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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: FLEXIBLE TAP BIOSURE 6MM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 12729559
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-02394
• Device Sequence Number: 13816658
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554027181
• UDI-Public: 00885554027181
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K080358
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72203252
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203252
• Device Lot Number: 50524281
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/12/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/20/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/20/2014
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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