FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

CANNULA SMOOTH FLEX 6.5 X 72MM

MDR report key: 6123630 · Received November 23, 2016

Report

Report Number
1219602-2016-01278
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 23, 2016
Date of Event
October 24, 2016
Report Date
October 25, 2016
Manufacturer
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
Product Code
NBH
PMA / PMN Number
EXEMPT
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

EXAMINATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE, AS THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED. THE INVESTIGATION WAS LIMITED TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED. THE INVESTIGATION COULD NOT DRAW ANY CONCLUSIONS ABOUT THE REPORTED EVENT WITH THE CLINICAL DETAILS PROVIDED. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD WAS PERFORMED WHICH CONFIRMED NO INCONSISTENCIES. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS WARRANTED AT THIS TIME.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT FRAGMENTS OF THE CANNULA BROKE IN THE PATIENT. THE PIECES WERE REMOVED USING A GRASPHER AND SHAVER SUCTION.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
776769 CANNULA SMOOTH FLEX 6.5 X 72MM ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC NBH SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 428160624

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1