MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DRILL GUIDE HANDLE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 71674001

Device Problems Break (1069); Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 10/09/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during an internal fixation, one (1) drill guide handle was broken.The procedure was resumed, after a significant delay, by using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was analyzed.Although the involvement of all the devices was reported, the relationship with the investigated failure was directly associated to the drill guide handle.Therefore, no investigation is deemed for the other devices.The device was not returned for evaluation.However, the photographs were reviewed, and revealed that the device is cracked.Device batch number was not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.A review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to the reported event.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.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation 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: DRILL GUIDE HANDLE
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 18029231
• MDR Text Key: 326847838
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-02063
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560469
• UDI-Public: 03596010560469
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: K122170
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/24/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674001
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/27/2019
• 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