MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL 3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE SHORT; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	71175069
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/30/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the evos small 3.5 mm depth gauge short is broken.It is unknown when this malfunction occurred and if there was any patient involvement.No injuries reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the tip is broken off the evos small 3.5mm depth gauge short.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 complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.

• Brand Name: EVOS SMALL 3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE SHORT
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10720474
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05653
• Device Sequence Number: 3501100
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556635872
• UDI-Public: 00885556635872
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162078
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• 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: 71175069
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175069
• Device Lot Number: 18FRS0016
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/12/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/22/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/24/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1