MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CANNULA THREADED FLEX 8.0 X 72MM; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	72200425
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/16/2026
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 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, the cannula threaded flex was found twisted inside the sterile packaging, making it impossible to insert the mandrel.The entire batch received in the operating room appeared defective, with the twisting visible to the naked eye.The surgeon agreed to use the same cannulas to complete the procedure because no suitable alternatives were available.Significant difficulty was encountered when inserting both the mandrels and the repair instruments.As the instruments struck the wall of a cannula, one (1) cannula threaded flex broke, and a fragment became lodged inside the patient¿s shoulder.The surgeon had to locate and retrieve this fragment.It is unknown if there was surgical delay, and no further complications reported.

• Brand Name: CANNULA THREADED FLEX 8.0 X 72MM
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• 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: 24787094
• Report Number: 1219602-2026-01001
• Device Sequence Number: 9888654
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010597021
• UDI-Public: 3596010597021
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/05/2026

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: 72200425
• Device Lot Number: 425250808
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/05/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ACTIONS TAKEN IN THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY TO MANAGE
• Patient Sex: Unknown