MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL 2.5MM DRILL W/AO QC LONG; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Model Number	71175022
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/17/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during ankle procedure the evos small 2.5 drill w/ao qc long broke outside the patient.No delay or injury reported.The procedure was finished using a smith and nephew backup device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6ñ the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.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 for any necessary corrective actions.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.

• Brand Name: EVOS SMALL 2.5MM DRILL W/AO QC LONG
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11478837
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02039
• Device Sequence Number: 16964244
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556635766
• UDI-Public: 00885556635766
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/26/2021

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: 71175022
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175022
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/14/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1