MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 4.0MM LONG PILOT DRILL; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	71631110
Medical Device Problem Codes	Unstable (1667); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/14/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that 4.0 mm long pilot drill moved roughly (out of center axis).Using a smith and nephew back up device, the surgery was completed.No harm to patient.No delay.The investigation found that the drill is bent, which makes it a reportable event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The pilot drill is bent which has distorted its center axis preventing the device from performing as designed.The device shows signs of extensive use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have 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 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.Should 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.Additional information: g1.

• Brand Name: 4.0MM LONG PILOT DRILL
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11609530
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02583
• Device Sequence Number: 19656277
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010392503
• UDI-Public: 03596010392503
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123055
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• 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: 71631110
• Device Catalogue Number: 71631110
• Device Lot Number: 20AM26551
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/24/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2021
• 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