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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 7.0MM COMPRESSION SCREW DRILL; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 7.0MM COMPRESSION SCREW DRILL; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT Back to Search Results
Model Number 71674034
Medical Device Problem Code Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event 06/08/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an intertan 7.0mm compression screw drill is dull due to repeated use and requires replacing.No case involved.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation results: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.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 warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
7.0MM COMPRESSION SCREW DRILL
Common Device Name
APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key10218321
Report Number1020279-2020-02863
Device Sequence Number16804659
Product Code KTT
UDI-Device Identifier03596010560544
UDI-Public03596010560544
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCA
PMA/510(K) Number
K090347
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/26/2021
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71674034
Device Catalogue Number71674034
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/09/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/24/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/01/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/27/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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