MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SEMIEXTENDED DRILL GUIDE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71654524
Medical Device Problem Code	Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during trauma tibial nail surgery the semiextended drill guide was not lining with the implant.The procedure was completed without delay using a competitor 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
The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The locking pin is bent.Also the threads in the device are damaged.The device shows exhibit signs of significant wear/usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch for 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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: SEMIEXTENDED DRILL GUIDE
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11270862
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00875
• Device Sequence Number: 17019734
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010644596
• UDI-Public: 03596010644596
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122170
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/21/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71654524
• Device Catalogue Number: 71654524
• Device Lot Number: 14MCT0005
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/22/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/11/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other; Required Intervention