MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEX SCREWDRIVER SMALL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Model Number	71170165
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	10/29/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during surgery, hex screwdriver small broke while outside the patient.Procedure was concluded with a backup device from smith and nephew, without a delay or an injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, the product analysis and the reported event could not be confirmed at this time.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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: HEX SCREWDRIVER SMALL
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10844343
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06478
• Device Sequence Number: 3799933
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010181480
• UDI-Public: 03596010181480
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121393
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/10/2021

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: 71170165
• Device Catalogue Number: 71170165
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/29/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/27/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/16/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1