MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. T6 LINEAR DRIVER SHAFT W/ AO QC; SCREWDRIVER

Model Number	71174984
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/15/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after surgery, t6 linear driver shaft device was twisted.The procedure was completed without delay using the same device.No other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 device was found to be warped, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2015 and shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaint for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities 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 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.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: T6 LINEAR DRIVER SHAFT W/ AO QC
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11125939
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00154
• Device Sequence Number: 10954287
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556500491
• UDI-Public: 00885556500491
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/03/2021

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: 71174984
• Device Catalogue Number: 71174984
• Device Lot Number: 15FUP0029
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/26/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/15/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2021; 02/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2021; 02/03/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1