FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

SMITH & NEPHEW

MDR report key: 1781609 · Received July 22, 2010

Report

Report Number
MW5016859
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 22, 2010
Date of Event
July 12, 2010
Report Date
July 22, 2010
Manufacturer
SMITH & NEPHEW
Product Code
HRX
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
FL, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DEFECTIVE FOR DISPOSABLE INSTRUMENT 4.0 MM STONE CUTTER AND 5.0 MM INCISOR BLADE. ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER/BURR DURING USE RESULTED IN METAL FLAKING LEFT IN SHOULDER. SHOULDER SPACE IRRIGATED NO VISUAL RESIDUAL REMAINING. COMPANY NOTIFIED OF DEVICE FAILURE. DATE OF USE: (B)(6) 2010. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: RCT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 SMITH & NEPHEW ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY BLADE, 5.0MM INCISOR BLADE HRX SMITH & NEPHEW 20209475
2 SMITH & NEPHEW ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY BLADE, 4.0MM STONE CUTTER HRX SMITH & NEPHEW 20209475

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 62 YR Other