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

Model Number 71674001

Device Problem Failure to Align (2522)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/04/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during surgery, while using outside the patient, was noticed that the drill guide handle was out of alignment.No surgical delays nor injuries to the patient were reported.It is unknown how the procedure was finished.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

Results of investigation: the device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the device appears to be excessively worn, rendering it inoperable.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.The device is manufactured in 2008.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: DRILL GUIDE HANDLE
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11390947
• MDR Text Key: 233947204
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-01638
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560469
• UDI-Public: 03596010560469
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K122170
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/28/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674001
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674001
• Device Lot Number: 08BCT0001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/05/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1