MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REPL BIT FOR TORQUE WRENCH; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY

Model Number	71565657
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a tka was noticed six repl bit for torque wrench blunted.There was no delay.It is unknown how the procedure was completed.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used 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: REPL BIT FOR TORQUE WRENCH
• Common Device Name: PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11458368
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-01982
• Device Sequence Number: 17048514
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010412003
• UDI-Public: 03596010412003
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121393
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/14/2021

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: 71565657
• Device Catalogue Number: 71565657
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/15/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/11/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/14/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1