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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CEMENT DRILL 4.5MM; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CEMENT DRILL 4.5MM; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT Back to Search Results
Model Number 71369045
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event 05/20/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during thr revision surgery (it is unknown if was a revision surgery of smith and nephew devices), while using the drill to drill through a cement mantle in the femur, the tip of the cement drill broke off.The procedure was finished with a change in the surgical technique.There was no surgical delay and no injury to the patient.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3,h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, a cement drill broke during a hip revision.¿the procedure was finished with a change in the surgical technique.There was no surgical delay and no injury to the patient.¿ the impact to the patient beyond the surgery and recovery cannot be determined.Smith and nephew has not received adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.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 complaint history revealed similar events for the listed batch, 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 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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.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.Additional information: d3.
 
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Brand Name
CEMENT DRILL 4.5MM
Common Device Name
APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
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
sarah freestone
1450 brooks road
memphis, TN 38116
0447940038246
MDR Report Key10166343
Report Number1020279-2020-02492
Device Sequence Number2102063
Product Code KTT
UDI-Device Identifier03596010437617
UDI-Public03596010437617
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateFL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K093047
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2020
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/19/2022
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date09/15/2014
Device Model Number71369045
Device Catalogue Number71369045
Device Lot Number04FM00849
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/20/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/19/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/18/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/19/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient SexFemale
Patient Weight57 KG
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