MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BLUE BELT TECHNOLOGIES RI BONE PINS 4 MM X 152 MM QTY: 2; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	ROB10011
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
Date of Event	08/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a cori assisted tka surgery, when inserting a ri bone pins 4 mm x 152 mm into the femur of the patient, the pin snapped.The entire threaded segment of the pin remained in the patient.The surgeon did not attempt to retrieve the segment and remains in-situ post procedure.The surgery was completed after a non-significant delay, with a s+n back-up device.The patient current health status is unknown.It is also unknown if a revision surgery has been scheduled.

• Brand Name: RI BONE PINS 4 MM X 152 MM QTY: 2
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BLUE BELT TECHNOLOGIES; 2905 northwest blvd ste 40; plymouth MN 55441
• Manufacturer (Section G): BLUE BELT TECHNOLOGIES; 2905 northwest blvd ste 40; plymouth MN 55441
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 20086575
• Report Number: 3010266064-2024-00180
• Device Sequence Number: 15406380
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556757307
• UDI-Public: 885556757307
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K201022
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ROB10011
• 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: 08/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/28/2024
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Female