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

Model Number	7209499
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a shoulder arthroscopy operation, the arthropierce broke, however, no individual parts broke off from it.Surgery was completed without delay, using a competitor device from stryker.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.However, an evaluation of the customer provided images was performed and found the device laying on a blue surface and it had the tip broken.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.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 an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: 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: 17031227
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00818
• Device Sequence Number: 12376720
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010474544
• UDI-Public: 03596010474544
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: RS
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/29/2023

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: 7209499
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209499
• Device Lot Number: 50895419
• 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: 05/11/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/26/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/29/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/14/2020
• 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 Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 70 KG