MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.4MM AND 2.7MM SCREWS; GAUGE, DEPTH

Model Number	71174928
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/04/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, the wire portion of depth gauge for 2.4mm and 2.7mm screws broke.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.A relationship, if any, between the device and the reported incident could not be corroborated.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.Additional information: g1.

• Brand Name: DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.4MM AND 2.7MM SCREWS
• Common Device Name: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11586433
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02449
• Device Sequence Number: 14673064
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556387696
• UDI-Public: 00885556387696
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• 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: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/25/2021

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: 71174928
• Device Catalogue Number: 71174928
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/04/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/24/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/29/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/25/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1