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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ENDOSCPC CANN.DRL.BIT 4.5 STRL; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ENDOSCPC CANN.DRL.BIT 4.5 STRL; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT Back to Search Results
Model Number 7207315
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/18/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl reconstruction surgery, the tip of the drill broke upon insertion.The tip was removed from the patient with tweezers.The procedure was completed without a delay using a back-up device.No other complications were reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.A complaint history review found 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 was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A review of the customer provided images found a drill bit with the distal part of the bit broken off of the device.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The device is worn, and the distal tip of the bit is broken.There is debris on the device.Per case details, the broken tip fragment from the drill was removed from the patient.The procedure was completed using a back-up 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.
 
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Brand Name
ENDOSCPC CANN.DRL.BIT 4.5 STRL
Common Device Name
INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
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 Key13717790
Report Number1219602-2022-00347
Device Sequence Number4807338
Product Code HWE
UDI-Device Identifier03596010425409
UDI-Public03596010425409
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCH
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/12/2022
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 Date09/29/2023
Device Model Number7207315
Device Catalogue Number7207315
Device Lot Number2021350
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/18/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/11/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/10/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/13/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured09/29/2018
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age19 YR
Patient SexFemale
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