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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Model Number 71362293
Medical Device Problem Code Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 07/13/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the straight screwdriver head is stripped due to usage.This was found during set up / inspection.No surgery or patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The tip of the device was found to be stripped, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2017 and shows signs of extensive use.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 any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.Device retuned clinical, impact, medical device problem and component code updated.
 
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Brand Name
STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key10378402
Report Number1020279-2020-03765
Device Sequence Number3580868
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010454188
UDI-Public03596010454188
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMO
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/14/2021
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 Number71362293
Device Catalogue Number71362293
Device Lot Number17GM07602
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/13/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/25/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/07/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/14/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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