MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GUIDE WR 1.2MM X 12 BOX OF 5 STERILE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	7211138
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy procedure, the distal tip of the guide wire was broken when the biosure was inserting into the bone hole.The broken piece was removed from the body.It is unknown how the procedure was completed, and a non-significant surgical delay was reported.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that it is not in its original packaging.The distal tip of the guide wire is fractured away from the shaft.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.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: GUIDE WR 1.2MM X 12 BOX OF 5 STERILE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 17482303
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-01442
• Device Sequence Number: 20592437
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010559050
• UDI-Public: 03596010559050
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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): 11/28/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 7211138
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/21/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/24/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/08/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown