MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SEMIEXTENDED DRILL GUIDE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 71654524

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 09/10/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during inspection the semi extended instrument tray and lid were found to be cracked and pealed, the drill guide was found to not properly engage and disengage from the drop, and the guide pin sleeve was found to not properly insert and retract from the tube.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product 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 and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

Manufacturer Narrative

D4: lot number updated to unknown, no information provided to confirm lot number.

• Brand Name: SEMIEXTENDED DRILL GUIDE
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10642980
• MDR Text Key: 210244610
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05203
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010644596
• UDI-Public: 03596010644596
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K122170
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/10/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/07/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71654524
• Device Catalogue Number: 71654524
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/27/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1