MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 8MM RATCHET WRENCH; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Model Number	71067323
Medical Device Problem Code	Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	09/01/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery the 8mm ratchet wrench was not holding its ratchet anymore.This happened during use outside the patient.No delay.S&n back up device was available to complete the procedure.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the device, intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device confirms that the device has signs of wear and tear from use.Functional evaluation of the returned device confirms that the ratchet is not being held securely by the wrench.The device was manufactured in 2014.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The device is a reusable device that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.Probable causes that could contribute to the reported event, as reusable instruments are susceptible to damage from prolonged use and through misuse or rough handling.To avoid compromised performance or damage, it is recommended the device be inspected prior to and after each use and cleaning.We recommend that all re-usable instruments be routinely inspected for wear/damage and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: 8MM RATCHET WRENCH
• Common Device Name: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10597515
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04923
• Device Sequence Number: 14188276
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010607775
• UDI-Public: 03596010607775
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093047
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/07/2021

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 Expiration Date: 09/26/2021
• Device Model Number: 71067323
• Device Catalogue Number: 71067323
• Device Lot Number: 14EM08737
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/01/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/07/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1