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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ENDOSCPC CANN.DRL.BIT 4.5 STRL; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
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| Catalog Number |
7207315 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/09/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the surgeon was preparing the femoral tunnel.The surgeon first drilled with the 2.4 drill bit, and when switching to the 4.5 drill bit, the endoscopic cannula drill broke inside the patient's leg approximately 20 mm.The broken tip was removed from the patient.The procedure was resumed, with a delay of less than 30 minutes, using an equivalent sn back-up.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: 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 investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an image evaluation was performed and found a broken endoscopic cannula drill on a surgical drape.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.The root cause could not be determined since findings cannot lead to a clear cause of the reported event.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery, the surgeon was preparing the femoral tunnel.The surgeon first drilled with the 2.4 drill bit, and when switching to the 4.5 drill bit, the endoscopic cannula drill broke inside the patient¿s femoral tunnel approximately 20 mm.The broken tip was removed from the patient.The procedure was resumed, with a delay of less than 30 minutes, using an equivalent sn back-up.No further complications were reported.
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