MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RETROGRADE DRL 9MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	72204044
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 alter the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an anterior cruciate ligament procedure, when trying to open the retrograde blade, it was blocked and the blade remained partially open, and when forcing it open, it broke the mechanism.The procedure was resumed, with a non significant delay, using a similar s+n back-up.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection showed the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The actuator wire is fractured at the grey slider.A functional evaluation showed that the grey slider cannot move the actuator wire to deploy the blade.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 factor lines include excessive force during use, failure to retract the guidewire far enough back before attempting to deploy the blade, using the reverse function while drilling, attempting to deploy the blade while still inside the bone tunnel, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: RETROGRADE DRL 9MM
• Common Device Name: BIT, SURGICAL
• 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: 23518462
• Report Number: 1219602-2025-02793
• Device Sequence Number: 9876962
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554037739
• UDI-Public: 885554037739
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• 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): 05/06/2026

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: 72204044
• Device Lot Number: 5872275
• 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: 10/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2025
• 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: Unknown