MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNIVERSAL PIN DRIVER; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number 71513331

Device Problem Positioning Problem (3009)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 08/03/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the universal pin driver was unable to hold the bone spikes.This was found before the case.The patient and the case were not effected.The case was not delayed and the procedure was completed with a back up instrument.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the spring is broken on the universal pin driver, which would cause the device not to function as intended.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 complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.

• Brand Name: UNIVERSAL PIN DRIVER
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10457829
• MDR Text Key: 204505913
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04237
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010589064
• UDI-Public: 03596010589064
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• 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: 09/01/2020

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 Model Number: 71513331
• Device Catalogue Number: 71513331
• Device Lot Number: 09DM16079
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/26/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/29/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/01/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1