MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL T8 FIXED HANDLE LINEAR DRIVER; SCREWDRIVER

Model Number	71175077
Medical Device Problem Code	Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	06/29/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, when the doctor was tightening a screw, the tip of the screwdriver started to skip and needs to be replaced.The patient wasn¿t affected and it delayed surgery just a minute.A smith and nephew backup driver was used to finish the procedure.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the tip is damaged on the evos small t8 fixed handle linear driver.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.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 products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.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.This is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: EVOS SMALL T8 FIXED HANDLE LINEAR DRIVER
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10304695
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-03397
• Device Sequence Number: 10911864
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556636077
• UDI-Public: 00885556636077
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/13/2021

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 Number: 71175077
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175077
• Device Lot Number: 18MUP0015
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/11/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/29/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/21/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1