MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DRILL GUIDE HANDLE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 71674001

Device Problem Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/14/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported before the procedure that the threading in the drill guide handle has become free from its housing meaning that the cannulated impactor is no longer able to thread into the drill guide handle.The procedure was completed without delay, using a backup from smith & nephew.The surgeon was satisfied with the surgical outcome.No patient injury or other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Results of investigation: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The internal threading of the drill guide handle has been damaged rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2013 and shows signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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 do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.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 is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: DRILL GUIDE HANDLE
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10979374
• MDR Text Key: 220631880
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-07298
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560469
• UDI-Public: 03596010560469
• 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,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/09/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674001
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674001
• Device Lot Number: 13LCL0001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/03/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/27/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1