MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RATCHET WRENCH; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Catalog Number 71070367

Device Problem Unintended Movement (3026)

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

Event Date 04/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during use on an external fixation procedure, it was noticed that the ratchet wrench wouldn't ratchet anymore.No patient injury was reported.There was no significant delay and the procedure was finished using a smith & nephew back up.

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.

• Brand Name: RATCHET WRENCH
• Type of Device: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11722201
• MDR Text Key: 247265158
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-03447
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KTT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K093047
• 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: 04/25/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71070367
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/24/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1