MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL 3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE LONG; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	71175068
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/28/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Reference: case-2020-00035158-1.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during set up or inspection the evos small 3.5mm depth gauge long came out of wash broken.Incident occurred before the procedure; therefore, there was no patient involvement.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, intended to use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device needle is broken, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2018 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: EVOS SMALL 3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE LONG
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11176916
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00424
• Device Sequence Number: 2385378
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556635865
• UDI-Public: 00885556635865
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162078
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2021

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: 71175068
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175068
• Device Lot Number: 18KRS0028
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/27/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/28/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1