MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL 2.5MM DRILL W/AO QC SHORT; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Model Number 71175023

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 05/10/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, during surgery, a evos small 2.5 mm drill w/ao qc short was attached to a quick coupling drill attachment and put to power to drill a hole, and was observed that upon the drill bit reaching the bone the drill shaft broke off clean from the coupling attachment.Instrument inside the patient.It is unknown how surgery was completed and if there was delayed.Patient was not harmed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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.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 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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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: EVOS SMALL 2.5MM DRILL W/AO QC SHORT
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11894330
• MDR Text Key: 252945319
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04710
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556635773
• UDI-Public: 00885556635773
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/27/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71175023
• Device Catalogue Number: 71175023
• Device Lot Number: 20JUQ0026A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention