MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PASSING PIN 2.4MM; PASSER

Model Number	014395
Medical Device Problem Code	Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/31/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee surgery, a 2.4 passing drill bit left many small metal shards in the joint after drilling over the top with 4.5 cannulated drill bit, same happened with a 2.4 mm passing pin, that left metal shards during over-drilling with the 7.5 reamer.Surgeon was able to remove shards from patient.Surgery was completed after non-significant delay, with a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee surgery, a 2.4 passing pin left many small metal shards in the joint during over-drilling with the 7.5 reamer.Surgeon was able to remove shards from patient via suction.Surgery was completed after non-significant delay, with a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no 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.During a knee surgery, a passing drill bit left many small metal shards in the joint after drilling over the top with cannulated drill bit, the same happened with a passing pin, that left metal shards during over-drilling with the reamer.As of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the event.The patient's current condition is unknown, and the patient impact could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Should any additional clinical information be provided, this complaint will be re-evaluated.There was no relationship found between the device and the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.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.H11: h2: correction on b5.

• Brand Name: PASSING PIN 2.4MM
• Common Device Name: PASSER
• 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: 15464706
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-01414
• Device Sequence Number: 7052969
• Product Code: HWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010374684
• UDI-Public: 03596010374684
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K920621
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/24/2022

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 Model Number: 014395
• Device Catalogue Number: 014395
• Device Lot Number: 2093438
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/31/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/24/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/21/2022
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown