MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RETROGRADE DRL 9.5MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	72204045
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/07/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy, the acufex retrograde drill's blade was not working correctly, no more details are available.No additional patient information is available.The procedure was successfully completed with a non-significant surgical delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.The results of investigation revealed that the device´s outer shaft with depth markings was fractured away from the inner shaft and the distal end was deformed and totally crimped out; as well the actuator wire was attached to the grey slider, however the entire distal end is missing and it has biological debris.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6, medical device problem code updated.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 device has the outer shaft with depth markings fractured away from the inner shaft.The actuator wire is attached to the grey slider but the entire distal end of the device is missing.The distal end of the outer shaft is deformed and completely crimped shut.There is biological debris on the returned device.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 an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, an impact event inconsistent with normal use, misuse or rough handling.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: RETROGRADE DRL 9.5MM
• Common Device Name: BIT, 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: 18276023
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-02375
• Device Sequence Number: 6983544
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037746
• UDI-Public: 00885554037746
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• 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): 01/10/2024

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: 72204045
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/24/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2024
• 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