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

Model Number	71175068
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	10/06/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during the procedure, that the tip of the depth gauge was broken outside the patient.The procedure was completed without delay with a backup from smith & nephew.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation: a visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The tip of the device is heavily damaged.A review of complaint history did reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality 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.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.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: EVOS SMALL 3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE LONG
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10778167
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06064
• Device Sequence Number: 1126427
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556635865
• UDI-Public: 00885556635865
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• 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): 06/28/2021

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 Model Number: 71175068
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175068
• Device Lot Number: 18KRS0028
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/16/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/24/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1