MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. AWL TAPERED 3.8MM; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	72201915
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/31/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference:(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a biceps reconstruction, the awl tapered initiator presented a small fissure, and when starting the impaction the anchor initiator broke completely, the surgeon continued impacting and removed the initiator with pliers to introduce the anchor.The procedure was finished with the same device.No delay or further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.Insufficient product identification information was provided 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.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.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: AWL TAPERED 3.8MM
• 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: 17166578
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00972
• Device Sequence Number: 5386670
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010610607
• UDI-Public: 03596010610607
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/18/2023

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: 72201915
• Device Catalogue Number: 72201915
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 06/02/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/13/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 36 YR
• Patient Sex: Male