MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. QUAD CUTTER; STRIPPER, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	72205610
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/04/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after a procedure, an attempt was made to remove the quad cutter disposable blade, but the device broke at the end.There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10 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 quad cutter was returned with the distal end fractured away from the shaft.The outer blade holder is completely removed from the shaft and the disposable blade is stuck in place.Both are scratched and the metal of both pieces is deformed.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 has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: QUAD CUTTER
• Common Device Name: STRIPPER, SURGICAL
• 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: 18221611
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-02316
• Device Sequence Number: 17543449
• Product Code: HRT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556818336
• UDI-Public: 885556818336
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/12/2024

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: 72205610
• Device Lot Number: 51072416
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/14/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/28/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2022
• 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 Sex: Unknown