MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LONG HEXDRIVER; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71631070
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a trauma procedure, the tip of a long hexdriver broke off.The piece was inside the screw head.The screw with the piece was removed.Instruments inside patient.The procedure was completed using a s+n back-up device.Surgery was 10 min delayed.Patient was not harmed.
Additional 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 fractured, rendering the device inoperative.The device shows signs of extensive use.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that per report, the screw with the broken piece was retrieved from the patient and the procedure was completed using a backup device.No patient injuries or adverse consequences were reported.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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.

• Brand Name: LONG HEXDRIVER
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11773331
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-03725
• Device Sequence Number: 11706704
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010519269
• UDI-Public: 03596010519269
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/30/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71631070
• Device Catalogue Number: 71631070
• Device Lot Number: 18KM20824
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/30/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/13/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/30/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/04/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention