MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. T6 LINEAR DRIVER SHAFT W/ AO QC; SCREWDRIVER

Model Number	71174984
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	09/23/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the linear driver was found bent.It is unknown when the issue was discovered.It is unknown if there was a delay or if a backup device was available.No patient injuries were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned t6 linear driver shaft confirms the stated failure.The driver tip has bent and deformed.Also the visual confirms a piece of the tip is missing.The missing piece was not returned with the device.This device was manufactured in 2019.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.A review of complaint history on the listed parts revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities 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 complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: T6 LINEAR DRIVER SHAFT W/ AO QC
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10702582
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05553
• Device Sequence Number: 3630293
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556500491
• UDI-Public: 00885556500491
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/24/2020

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: 71174984
• Device Catalogue Number: 71174984
• Device Lot Number: 19JUP0058
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/23/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/19/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1