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

Model Number	71362290
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	08/31/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during inspection the flexible screwdriver was found twisted.No case related, therefore no patient involved.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the flexible screwdriver is twisted.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal reference number: (b)(4).Further review by the manufacturer has identified that this event should be re-evaluated for mdr reporting.The event states that the flexible screwdriver was found damaged during inspection without patient involvement.Users are instructed to inspect all instruments before use and not to use the device if any damage is found.Device damage that is identified during the inspection process will not cause or contribute to a serious injury or death, nor would it be likely to do so in the event of recurrence as the inspection process itself mitigates the risk of any potential harm occurring.Therefore, it was determined that this case does not meet the threshold for reporting and is a non-reportable event.If additional details confirm the occurrence of a reportable event, we will update our records accordingly and submit a subsequent report detailing both the event and our complete investigations.

• Brand Name: FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 10576799
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04827
• Device Sequence Number: 19616630
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010454171
• UDI-Public: 03596010454171
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121393
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/05/2026

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: 71362290
• Device Catalogue Number: 71362290
• Device Lot Number: 10GTF0003
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/31/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/29/2020; Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/03/2020; 03/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2011
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown