MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 4.5MM INCISOR PLUS PLATINUM BLADE; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 72203013

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 04/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during meniscectomy, after opened a platinum incisor 4.5mm as per his usual process and started to resect meniscal tissue, it was noticed 'metal shavings' on the meniscal surface.They were shiny and metallic in appearance which were suctioned away.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using the same faulty device.No other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The inner surface of the distal end of the outer shaft has small areas of damage from the inner shaft impacting the outer shaft.A functional assessment of the device found the device makes scraping sounds when connected to the reference unit.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.The root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include insufficient irrigation or lack of irrigation.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: 4.5MM INCISOR PLUS PLATINUM 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: 14166395
• MDR Text Key: 289731850
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00582
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010655660
• UDI-Public: 03596010655660
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NZ
• 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: 10/24/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72203013
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203013
• Device Lot Number: 50970235
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/05/2021
• 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