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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DRILL FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPIC CANN 8MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DRILL FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPIC CANN 8MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT Back to Search Results
Model Number 7209737
Medical Device Problem Code Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event 11/20/2019
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl case drill broke while drilling through femur.All pieces were removed from the patient.The procedure was successfully completed with no significant delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10 h3, h6: the reported 8mm flexible endoscopic cannulated drill, intended for use in treatment, has not been returned for evaluation.Without the reported product a visual evaluation cannot be performed and the customers complaint cannot be confirmed.From the information provided, the drill broke during use and was removed from the patient.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence; however, factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: excessive force applied to the drill during use.Using a worn of damaged drill.The instruction for use outlines precautionary statements and instructions in regards to the use of the device to avoid damage or non-functionality.A review of the manufacturing and complaint records was performed, there were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.Further investigation is not warranted at this time.
 
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Brand Name
DRILL FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPIC CANN 8MM
Common Device Name
INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
130 forbes boulevard
mansfield MA 02048
MDR Report Key9458981
Report Number1219602-2019-01557
Device Sequence Number3072597
Product Code HWE
UDI-Device Identifier03596010541987
UDI-Public03596010541987
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCO
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source foreign,health professional,o
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/29/2020
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 Model Number7209737
Device Catalogue Number7209737
Device Lot Number50502483
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/20/2019
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/27/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/12/2019
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/29/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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