MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SMALL HEX SCREWDRIVER; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number 71170029

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 09/10/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the screwdriver hex broke inside the drill guide and the tip of the screw driver is now missing.No case involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: the associated device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: SMALL HEX SCREWDRIVER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10648092
• MDR Text Key: 210372530
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05236
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010180681
• UDI-Public: 03596010180681
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71170029
• Device Catalogue Number: 71170029
• Device Lot Number: NOT LEGIBLE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/10/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/08/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/20/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/24/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1