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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MULTIPURPOSE DRIVER; DRIVER, PROSTHESIS

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Model Number 71631161
Medical Device Problem Code Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/27/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a trauma surgery, the distal end of multipurpose driver cracked while inside of the patient.A smith and nephew back up device was used.It is unknown if surgery was delayed.Patient was not harmed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further investigation warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
MULTIPURPOSE DRIVER
Common Device Name
DRIVER, PROSTHESIS
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key11699801
Report Number1020279-2021-03265
Device Sequence Number3481331
Product Code HWR
UDI-Device Identifier03596010478450
UDI-Public03596010478450
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateKY
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) 05/14/2021
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 Number71631161
Device Catalogue Number71631161
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/27/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/27/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/21/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/14/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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