MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FULL RADIUS BLADE 3.5MM DISP; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 7205305

Device Problem Flaked (1246)

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

Event Date 11/02/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during an arthroscopy procedure, the full radius blade created metal flakes immediately after use.The procedure was completed with a backup device.It is unknown if there was a delay.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed the device was not returned with original packaging and the device has debris on it.No physical damage is visible to the device.A functional evaluation of the returned device found that device was ran and no metal flakes were found coming off device.Device passed all functional test.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.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 was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.The complaint was not verified and the root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.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: FULL RADIUS BLADE 3.5MM DISP
• 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: 12894113
• MDR Text Key: 281411248
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-02609
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010251336
• UDI-Public: 03596010251336
• 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,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/03/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7205305
• Device Catalogue Number: 7205305
• Device Lot Number: 50925533
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/08/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/07/2021
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention