MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REPL BIT FOR TORQUE WRENCH; INSTRUMENT, MANUAL, SURGICAL, GENERAL USE

Catalog Number 71565657

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 06/09/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the device was found stripped.It is unknown if there was a procedure or patient involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned torque wrench confirms the tip is round off.This device shows significant signs of wear and usage.The device was manufactured in 2018.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.

• Brand Name: REPL BIT FOR TORQUE WRENCH
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, MANUAL, SURGICAL, GENERAL USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10234268
• MDR Text Key: 197630270
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-02934
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/09/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/06/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71565657
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1