MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 125 RAD DRILL GDE DROP; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 71674002

Device Problems Defective Device (2588); Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problems No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that in a 125 rad drill gde drop, the drill sleeve clicks out.No case involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the tip is damaged on the 125 rad drill gde drop, which would cause the device not to function as intended.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the tip is damaged on the 125 rad drill gde drop, which would cause the device not to function as intended.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.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: 125 RAD DRILL GDE DROP
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10742891
• MDR Text Key: 213380938
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-05820
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010570970
• UDI-Public: 03596010570970
• 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,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/27/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674002
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674002
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1