MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PCH BSKT DCKBL STR 1.5MM; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	012013
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy, the clamp of the punch basket broke when the user forced it to enter the cavity.There was no damage to the patient's health.The procedure was successfully completed without surgical delay using the same faulty device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.The provided product identification information did not match any known release of this part 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.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10; internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device finds the device returned with the actuator bar fractured away from the cutting jaw.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.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include procedural variance, or deviations from established protocols, increasing risks and leading to unintended consequences.Other factors include excessive force to the device, an impact event inconsistent with normal use, wear from prolonged use, rough handling, or inadequate routine maintenance.Based on this investigation, there is no evidence to suggest a design, material, or manufacturing issue.Therefore, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: PCH BSKT DCKBL STR 1.5MM
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• 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: 18663829
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00238
• Device Sequence Number: 7128864
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010023339
• UDI-Public: 03596010023339
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/08/2024

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: 012013
• Device Lot Number: 50538660
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/15/2024; 03/27/2024; 11/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2024; 04/01/2024; 11/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Male