MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL 3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE LONG; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71175068

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/22/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during surgery, it was noticed that the tip of the inner sleeve on the depth gauge had fallen off.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a smith+nephew back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The tip of the device was damaged rendering it inoperable.The device show signs of extensive use.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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 have no 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: d4, g1, h4.

• Brand Name: EVOS SMALL 3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE LONG
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11671377
• MDR Text Key: 245580458
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02987
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556635865
• UDI-Public: 00885556635865
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K162078
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/25/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71175068
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175068
• Device Lot Number: 17MTRS0007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1