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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TAN/FAN PERC DRILL GUIDE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

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Model Number 71631021
Medical Device Problem Code Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Our reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a surgery the tan/fan perc drill guide was not screwing into the nail correctly while outside the patient.The surgery was completed with a back up device and with no delays.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of complaint history revealed additional complaints for the listed device.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
TAN/FAN PERC DRILL GUIDE
Common Device Name
ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11407063
Report Number1020279-2021-01773
Device Sequence Number4568646
Product Code HSB
UDI-Device Identifier03596010604873
UDI-Public03596010604873
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMS
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K122170
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/09/2021
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 Number71631021
Device Catalogue Number71631021
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/05/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/24/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/03/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/09/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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