MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. U-JOINT SCREWDRIVER; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED,

Model Number 71362292

Device Problems Break (1069); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 11/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a u-joint screwdriver came through the wash broken.Articulating head has seized up.As this was noticed upon cleaning and sterilization activities, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Lot number and expiration date added.Manufacture date added.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned u-joint screwdriver confirms the head is seized up.The device shows signs of significant wear and use.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device, but no similar events for the batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and failure mode.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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: U-JOINT SCREWDRIVER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED,
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12831828
• MDR Text Key: 280943447
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08231
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010468253
• UDI-Public: 03596010468253
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/28/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/17/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71362292
• Device Catalogue Number: 71362292
• Device Lot Number: 17MM07917
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/29/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/12/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1