MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL FRAGMENT PLATE BENDING PLIERS; INSTRUMENT, BENDING OR CONTOURING

Model Number	71175064
Medical Device Problem Code	Corroded (1131)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/08/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that in a evos small fragment plate bending pliers, pliers are starting to rust.No case involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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 have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any 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 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 damaged 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 information 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: EVOS SMALL FRAGMENT PLATE BENDING PLIERS
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, BENDING OR CONTOURING
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11095307
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-08027
• Device Sequence Number: 3698992
• Product Code: HXP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556635957
• UDI-Public: 00885556635957
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/25/2021

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: 71175064
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175064
• Device Lot Number: 17LK00031
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/08/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/25/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1