MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACCORD PILOT SCRWDRIVER BIT; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Catalog Number 71360044

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 03/26/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that after thr procedure, the accord pilot screwdriver bit was noticed to be stripped and an old style.The same device was used to complete the procedure and no delay or injury were reported due to this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection was performed and confirmed the pilot screwdriver bit is stripped at the tip and have excessive wear on the device.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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 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 probable causes of 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 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: ACCORD PILOT SCRWDRIVER BIT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11704311
• MDR Text Key: 246662551
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-03284
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010568205
• UDI-Public: 3596010568205
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K123598
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• 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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71360044
• Device Lot Number: 06KM13909
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/13/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/21/2021
• 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