MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 125 RAD DRILL GDE DROP; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71674002
Medical Device Problem Code	Premature Separation (4045)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/10/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during surgery, a black piece of the 125 rad drill gde drop fell down.It was found during calibration, therefore, the device was outside the patient.The procedure was able to be completed with the same device.Surgery was less than or equal to 30 mins delayed.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality 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 have no 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.Without the return of the actual product involved, 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: 125 RAD DRILL GDE DROP
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12368609
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-06531
• Device Sequence Number: 17277066
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010570970
• UDI-Public: 03596010570970
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122170
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: foreign,health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/30/2021

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: 71674002
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674002
• Device Lot Number: 19DM13908
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/29/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1