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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEX SCREWDRIVER LARGE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED,

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEX SCREWDRIVER LARGE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, Back to Search Results
Model Number 71170133
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/16/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a hex screwdriver large was found to be broken, the end of the screwdriver sheared.It was put down to standard wear and tear as it had been used for quite some time.It is unknown when was this malfunction discovered and if there was a delay or a back up was needed.No injuries reported at this time.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no 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.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
HEX SCREWDRIVER LARGE
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED,
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11181249
Report Number1020279-2021-00430
Device Sequence Number11511647
Product Code HRY
UDI-Device Identifier03596010181329
UDI-Public03596010181329
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryNZ
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
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 Number71170133
Device Catalogue Number71170133
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/16/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/09/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/15/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/29/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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