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

Model Number	71070367
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/02/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an external fixation, a ratchet wrench had failed to function properly because it sized up.The procedure was completed, without any delay, using the same device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection confirmed the returned ratchet wrench shows significant signs of wear/usage.A functional evaluation of the returned product confirmed the device is seized in the locked position on both ends, which would cause the device not to function as intended.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no additional complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: RATCHET WRENCH
• Common Device Name: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12038904
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-05288
• Device Sequence Number: 11678109
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556119174
• UDI-Public: 00885556119174
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093047
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 08/12/2021

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: 71070367
• Device Catalogue Number: 71070367
• Device Lot Number: 19HPM0002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/11/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/22/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1