MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CANNULATED OBTURATOR W/DELRIN 5.0; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	72200097
Medical Device Problem Code	Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/21/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during set up of a demo inventory, the black residue of the cannulated obturator was flaking causing a contamination.There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.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.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 visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The batch number of the returned device is 50644903.The etching on the metal portion of the obturator is faded and there is evidence of wear.The plastic handle is oxidized and shows scratches and other wear from use.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, an impact event inconsistent with normal use, wear from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling, or inadequate routine maintenance.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: CANNULATED OBTURATOR W/DELRIN 5.0
• 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: 14395601
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00697
• Device Sequence Number: 17639629
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010542458
• UDI-Public: 03596010542458
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/16/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72200097
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200097
• Device Lot Number: 50644903
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/04/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/14/2022; 06/14/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/15/2022; 06/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/2017
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown