MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS 2.5MM COMP/NEUTRAL DRILL GUIDE; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	71175044
Medical Device Problem Codes	Unstable (1667); Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/21/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during inspection, the spring in a evos 2.5mm comp/neutral drill guide was noticed to be loosened, resulting in an unstable condition of the construct.No case involved; therefore, no patient was involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, intended for use 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 review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed device.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned evos 2.5mm comp/neutral drill guide confirms the device is loose on both ends, rendering the device inoperable.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.

• Brand Name: EVOS 2.5MM COMP/NEUTRAL DRILL GUIDE
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11810086
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04043
• Device Sequence Number: 19791253
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556636435
• UDI-Public: 00885556636435
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162078
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/22/2021

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: 71175044
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175044
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/29/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/08/2021; 09/22/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/11/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2021; 09/22/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1