MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DRILL FLEXIBLE ENDOSCPC CANN 4.5MM; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	72202971
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/03/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, when drilling the femur bone with the flexible drill, the device's 4.5 bit broke.Excessive force was not applied and the drill was not rotated.It is unknown if there was a back-up device available.No delay was reported.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h2: additional information on b5 and h6 (health effect - impact code).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, when drilling the femur bone with the flexible drill, the device's 4.5 bit broke.Excessive force was not applied and the drill was not rotated.All the fragments were removed using surgical forceps.It is unknown if there was a back-up device available.No delay was reported.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: a device deficiency was identified, however the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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 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 showed that the 4.5 mm flexible drill device was broken.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: DRILL FLEXIBLE ENDOSCPC CANN 4.5MM
• 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: 16131824
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00068
• Device Sequence Number: 15371996
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010654526
• UDI-Public: 03596010654526
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• 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: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/20/2023

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 Model Number: 72202971
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202971
• Device Lot Number: 50534270
• 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: 12/21/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/25/2023; 06/19/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2023; 06/20/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/18/2015
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 21 YR
• Patient Sex: Male