• Decrease font size
  • Return font size to normal
  • Increase font size
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GRASPER CUPPED 3.4MM EXTENDED 2.25; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

  • Print
  • Share
  • E-mail
-
Super Search Devices@FDA
510(k) | DeNovo | Registration & Listing | Adverse Events | Recalls | PMA | HDE | Classification | Standards
CFR Title 21 | Radiation-Emitting Products | X-Ray Assembler | Medsun Reports | CLIA | TPLC
 

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GRASPER CUPPED 3.4MM EXTENDED 2.25; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC Back to Search Results
Model Number 7207700
Medical Device Problem Code Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event 12/26/2019
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hamstring repair, the grasper broke inside the patient.All broken pieces were removed from the patient.Delay of 0-30 min was reported.It was not reported if a smith & nephew device was available.The procedure was successfully completed.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 3.4mm grasper cupped extended 2.25, used 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 device broke during use.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence; however, factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: excessive force applied during use.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 complaint records was performed.In the event additional information or the device is returned the complaint will be revisited.Further investigation is not warranted at this time.
 
Search Alerts/Recalls

  New Search  |  Submit an Adverse Event Report

Brand Name
GRASPER CUPPED 3.4MM EXTENDED 2.25
Common Device Name
ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
130 forbes boulevard
mansfield MA 02048
MDR Report Key9612332
Report Number1219602-2020-00118
Device Sequence Number547787
Product Code NBH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010474834
UDI-Public03596010474834
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateOH
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/16/2020
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 Number7207700
Device Catalogue Number7207700
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/30/2019
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/02/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/21/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/17/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Age36 YR
-
-