FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

BURR,SLAP,4.5MM DSPL,DYO PWR /6

MDR report key: 5975477 · Received September 23, 2016

Report

Report Number
1219602-2016-00940
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
September 23, 2016
Date of Event
January 21, 2016
Report Date
January 27, 2016
Manufacturer
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
Product Code
HAB
PMA / PMN Number
EXEMPT
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
UK
Reporter Occupation
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(6). EXAMINATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE, AS THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNED. THE INVESTIGATION WAS LIMITED TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED. THE INVESTIGATION COULD NOT DRAW ANY CONCLUSIONS ABOUT THE REPORTED EVENT WITHOUT THE RETURN OF THE DEVICE. THERE ARE NO INDICATIONS THAT WOULD SUGGEST THE DEVICE DID NOT MEET PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS UPON RELEASE INTO DISTRIBUTION. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING SURGERY WHILE USING THE BURR THE SHIELDED ELEMENT OF THE BURR SNAPPED OFF INTO THE KNEE JOINT. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE PART FROM THE PATIENT. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
625673 BURR,SLAP,4.5MM DSPL,DYO PWR /6 SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES HAB SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 50792843

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1