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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC SHORT; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC SHORT; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT Back to Search Results
Model Number 71175021
Medical Device Problem Code Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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 a 2.0mm drill w/ao qc short was bent and that it came out from an undamaged s&n box.No further information was given.It is unknown when it happened, if there was patient involvement, complications or how the procedure was completed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, a product analysis could not be performed at this time and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch number.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
EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC SHORT
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 Key11478841
Report Number1020279-2021-02040
Device Sequence Number3678957
Product Code HWE
UDI-Device Identifier00885556635759
UDI-Public00885556635759
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateAL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/02/2021
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 Number71175021
Device Catalogue Number71175021
Device Lot Number20JUQ0032A
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/17/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/01/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/14/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/02/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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