MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. KNIFE RASP; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	72201661
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy, when performing the procedure of the rotator cuff, when inserting it into the hummers, the tip of the knife rasp broke.The surgeon removed the piece of metal with the help of a grasper.The procedure was completed with the same device.There was no delay and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.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.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device finds the device returned with the distal rasp fractured away and biological debris on the shaft and rasp.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 on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.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: KNIFE RASP
• 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: 19402320
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01168
• Device Sequence Number: 7049539
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010606297
• UDI-Public: 03596010606297
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/10/2024

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: 72201661
• Device Lot Number: 50781365
• 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: 05/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/25/2024; 10/09/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/27/2024; 10/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/04/2019
• 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: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Male