MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SET SCREW DRIVER; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number 71665014

Device Problems Difficult or Delayed Activation (2577); Connection Problem (2900)

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

Event Date 04/22/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery, the set screw driver did not mate with the set screw, and could not tighten the set screw.Also, another screw driver was used (for distal screw) and could not mate with the set screw either, then the set screw could not be tightened.No backup was available, and the surgery was completed without tightening the set screw after 20 minutes delay.There was no harm to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms it has been communicated that no clinical documents are available.Therefore, no thorough clinical assessment of the reported issue can be rendered.Should additional information be provided, the clinical/medical investigation task will be reopened.A complaint history review found related failures; 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.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.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.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.D1, d2, d4, g1 and h8.

• Brand Name: SET SCREW DRIVER
• Type of Device: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10067998
• MDR Text Key: 191399588
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-01777
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/26/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71665014
• Device Lot Number: 06CM16267
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/22/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/18/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/26/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention