MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL T8 FIXED HANDLE LINEAR DRIVER; SCREWDRIVER

Model Number	71175077
Medical Device Problem Code	Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/26/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Our reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that these screwdrivers are worn down.This was discovered during inspection in cpd, this did not happen during surgery.No case involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the 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 and assessed 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 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 or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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 T8 FIXED HANDLE LINEAR DRIVER
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11345938
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-01392
• Device Sequence Number: 14711352
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556636077
• UDI-Public: 00885556636077
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/16/2021

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: 71175077
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175077
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/11/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/16/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1