MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACUFEX DIRECTOR MRR ANGLED BULLET; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	71935072
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Align (2522)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the acufex director root repair bullet did not work, the cannula of the meniscal root kit did not pass through the bullet.The procedure was completed using a s+n back up device.There was a delay greater than 30 minutes.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 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.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 any additional information related to this event is received in the future, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: ACUFEX DIRECTOR MRR ANGLED BULLET
• 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: 19988555
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01744
• Device Sequence Number: 20947609
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556533314
• UDI-Public: 885556533314
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 09/23/2024

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: 71935072
• Device Lot Number: UKNOWN
• 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: 07/20/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2024
• 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: Female