MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BONE TUNNEL PLUG SMALL 7MM; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	013560
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl reconstruction, three (3) white tibial flow restrictor bone plug, broke off in the patient's tibia.The broken pieces were removed, no bone plug was able to be used after the event.There was a delay greater than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, 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.Insufficient product identification information was provided 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.H2: corrected data on: h5.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrected b5 and d10.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl reconstruction, one (1) white tibial flow restrictor bone plug, broke off in the patient's tibia.The broken pieces were removed, no bone plug was able to be used after the event.There was a delay greater than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.

• Brand Name: BONE TUNNEL PLUG SMALL 7MM
• 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: 19324744
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01046
• Device Sequence Number: 2569719
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010091123
• UDI-Public: 03596010091123
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/19/2025

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: 013560
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/07/2024; Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2024; 02/19/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 013561, 013562.
• Patient Sex: Unknown