MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REFURB ARTHROPIERCE 35 DEGREE UP; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	7209499D
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/05/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy, when using the arthropierce to pass to through the patient's tendon, the tip fractured.The broken piece was removed.No delay was reported and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device deficiency was identified; however, the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not received for evaluation.The provided product identification information did not match any known release of this part and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use were 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.An analysis of the customer provided image(s) found the complaint device with the tip fractured off from the shaft, and the device's identification information.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: REFURB ARTHROPIERCE 35 DEGREE UP
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• 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: 14198842
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00596
• Device Sequence Number: 4170893
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556504673
• UDI-Public: 885556504673
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/14/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 7209499D
• Device Lot Number: 50516344311249
• 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: 04/05/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/10/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/25/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2023
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 34 YR
• Patient Sex: Male