MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL FRAGMENT PLATE BENDING PLIERS; INSTRUMENT, BENDING OR CONTOURING

Model Number 71175064

Device Problem Corroded (1131)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/08/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that in a evos small fragment plate bending pliers, pliers are starting to rust.No case involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damaged and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further information is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: EVOS SMALL FRAGMENT PLATE BENDING PLIERS
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, BENDING OR CONTOURING
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11095307
• MDR Text Key: 224350071
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-08027
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556635957
• UDI-Public: 00885556635957
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/25/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71175064
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175064
• Device Lot Number: 17LK00031
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/21/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1