MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. INCISOR BLADE 4.5 DSPL EP-1(BX6); SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	7205313
Medical Device Problem Codes	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that before a shoulder arthroscopy procedure, it was noticed that the incisor blade 4.5 blade's sterility was compromised due to its primary container was broken (open).The procedure was performed without any delay, using a similar s+n back up product.No further complications were reported.
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 risks with the device itself or with its use 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 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 one blade tray is broken.The packaging box that contains the 6 blades per package is not shown on the images.That plastic over the tray is not part of smith and nephew´s packaging.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 review of the packaging sequence found that the operator must inspect inserts and formed trays for any defects before loading the device, then inspect for defects in the sealing process.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 an inadvertent impact event that may have occurred during device transportation, rough shipping and handling, or at the customer site, as well as the application of an unintended, inappropriate, or excessive force to the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h2: corrected information on: g2 (report source) and h6 (medical device problem code).

• Brand Name: INCISOR BLADE 4.5 DSPL EP-1(BX6)
• 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: 24026695
• Report Number: 1219602-2026-00106
• Device Sequence Number: 13399364
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010251411
• UDI-Public: 3596010251411
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/24/2026

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: 7205313
• Device Lot Number: 51272893
• 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: 12/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2026; 02/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026; 02/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2024
• 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