MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ABRADER 2.9 MAG-MINI DISP. BLADE; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	72201518
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/07/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the abrader's inner blade broke.All pieces were removed from the patient.Surgery was completed with a smith and nephew back-up device instead.It is unknown if there was a surgical delay, and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11 h3, h6 the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed it was not returned with original packaging.The color and magnet scheme of the device matches the print.The outer blade tube is bent.The distal end of the inner abrader has fractured off.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 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.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include an application of unintended or inappropriate or excessive force to the device.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: ABRADER 2.9 MAG-MINI DISP. BLADE
• Common Device Name: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 22954754
• Report Number: 1219602-2025-02180
• Device Sequence Number: 20933868
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010621672
• UDI-Public: 3596010621672
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/27/2025

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: 72201518
• Device Lot Number: 51143287
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2023
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown