MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. WRENCH 10 MM FLEX HEAD

Model Number 102907

Device Problem Corroded (1131)

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

Event Date 12/08/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that six wrench 10mm flex head are rust and the sterile center refuses to wash them.No case involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.However, photos of the devices were provided.The photos do confirm the failure mode, and the rust is visible on the torque wrench.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product 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 and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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: WRENCH 10 MM FLEX HEAD
• Type of Device: WRENCH
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11092991
• MDR Text Key: 224244252
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-07975
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010031815
• UDI-Public: 03596010031815
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• 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: 05/09/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 102907
• Device Catalogue Number: 102907
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1