MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC SHORT; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Model Number	71175021
Medical Device Problem Code	Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	08/21/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the drill got stuck in the 2.0mm drill guide.It is unknown when the event occurs, how was the surgery finish, if there was a backup from smith and nephew available to complete the procedure and if there was any patient involved in the case.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Updated b5: description of problem.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the drill got stuck in the 2.0mm drill guide, causing the device bent.It is unknown when the event occurs, how was the surgery finish, if there was a backup from smith and nephew available to complete the procedure, and if there was any patient involved in the case.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned drill confirms the device is bent.The device exhibits signs significant use and wear.The device was manufactured in 2018.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality 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.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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 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: EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC SHORT
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10538832
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04603
• Device Sequence Number: 19613835
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556635759
• UDI-Public: 00885556635759
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/13/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71175021
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175021
• Device Lot Number: 18GUQ0007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/19/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2020; 10/06/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2020; 10/13/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1