MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BLT ASSY ANGLED DIRECTOR ACL; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	7205524
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Align (2522)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Perforation (2001); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/18/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference number: (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 a knee arthroscopy with meniscal suture, when using the drill bit and sleeve it did not pass through one (1) acufex director angled bullet.Surgeon had to drill several times with the guide.The procedure was performed, with a delay greater than 30 min, using the same device.Additional anesthesia was required as consequence of the surgical prolongation.No further complications were reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a knee arthroscopy with meniscal suture, when using the drill bit and sleeve it did not pass through one (1) acufex director angled bullet.Surgeon had to drill several times with the guide however it was not necessary to drill additional holes or removing additional tissue.The procedure was performed, with a delay greater than 30 min, using the same device.Additional anesthesia was required as consequence of the surgical prolongation.No further complications were reported.

• Brand Name: BLT ASSY ANGLED DIRECTOR ACL
• 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: 24818285
• Report Number: 1219602-2026-01028
• Device Sequence Number: 13185053
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010373267
• UDI-Public: 3596010373267
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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): 04/16/2026

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: 7205524
• Device Lot Number: 5045867
• 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: 03/18/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 75 KG