MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BOXED INCISOR PLUS BL (BX6); ARTHROSCOPE

Catalog Number	7205345
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11 h3, h6 the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an analysis of the customer provided image found the inner and outer assembly lying on a fabric material, the shaft is bent.The distal section is missing in the inner assembly.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 of the reported event 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 excessive side loading or an impact to the distal tip of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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 arthroscopy and bilateral osteochondroplasty procedure, while using the incisor plus blade on a knee with significant fibrosis, the blade became bent and broke when it was straightened.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up.No further complications were reported.

• Brand Name: BOXED INCISOR PLUS BL (BX6)
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE
• 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: 23877627
• Report Number: 1219602-2025-03286
• Device Sequence Number: 9605584
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010251688
• UDI-Public: 3596010251688
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• 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): 01/27/2026

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: 7205345
• Device Lot Number: 51301694
• 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: 12/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/27/2025
• 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 Age: 40 YR
• Patient Sex: Male