ACUFEX 012016Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · DUCKBILL PUNCH BASKET UPBITER CURVED RIGHT 1.5 MM LOOP HANDLE · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010023438), received between Nov 21, 2023 and May 20, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE PUNCH BASKET BROKE IN THE DOCTOR'S HAND WHILE BEING USED. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING AN EQUIVALENT SN BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25230837 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY, WHEN THE PUNCH BASKET WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT'S KNEE, THE UPPER PART OF THE CLAMP CAME LOOSE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED EXTERNAL TO PATIENT, THERE WAS NO BREAKAGE INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH THE REPORTED DEVICE. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18185665 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.