MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ORBIT INCISOR PLUS EP-1 (6/BX); SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	7205687
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the orbit incisor blade knife broke.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back-up device available with no surgical delay.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The color scheme of the device matched the print.The inner blade had broken at the distal bend in the device leaving the distal end of the inner blade inside the outer blade.A functional evaluation could not be performed due to the broken condition of the 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 no 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 or inappropriate or excessive force to the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: ORBIT INCISOR PLUS EP-1 (6/BX)
• Common Device Name: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 18419326
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-02571
• Device Sequence Number: 6752018
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010373229
• UDI-Public: 03596010373229
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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): 02/20/2024

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: 7205687
• Device Lot Number: 51060944
• 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: 12/08/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/29/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2022
• 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