MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ABRADER 2.9 MAG-MINI DISP. BLADE; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 72201518

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 11/25/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy, instruments inside patient, the abrader 2.9 blade was broken, the broken pieces were removed from the patient.Then a abrader 3.5mm blade was used and it bent during use.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.Non-significant delay and no additional complications were reported.The status of the patient is recovered.There was no injury to the patient.

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the abrader 2.9 blade was broken.The broken pieces were removed from the patient.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.Non-significant delay and no additional complications were reported.The patient is recovered.

Manufacturer Narrative

B5 was updated.H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The device is worn from use, and the outer shaft is bent.The inner shaft is broken into two pieces.There is debris on the inner and outer shaft.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors, which could have contributed to the complaint event, include an application of excessive force or contact with another source.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.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 review of the complaint revealed there were no patient injuries reported and no apparent patient impact based on the details provided.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: ABRADER 2.9 MAG-MINI DISP. BLADE
• 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: 13013324
• MDR Text Key: 282334122
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-02723
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010621672
• UDI-Public: 03596010621672
• 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: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72201518
• Device Catalogue Number: 72201518
• Device Lot Number: UNKWNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/17/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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