MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PIN PASSING DRILL TIP 2.4X381MM STRL; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number	7208678
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	08/31/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the tip of the passing drill broke away and was left in the bone.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.No reported adverse outcome to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The distal end of the drill is fractured away and was not returned.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.A clinical review states that the material of the pin passing drill tip is intended for surgical applications and is biologically compatible; however, this device is not approved for implantation.The patient impact beyond possible corrosion and/or local irritation/discomfort of the retained non-implantable foreign body fragments cannot be determined.Migration is unlikely as it was noted the tip was left in the bone.The root cause has been 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: PIN PASSING DRILL TIP 2.4X381MM STRL
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• 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: 17808150
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-01848
• Device Sequence Number: 15298815
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010591265
• UDI-Public: 03596010591265
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 12/13/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 7208678
• Device Lot Number: 2112827
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/12/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2023
• 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