MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FIXATION BOLT WRENCH

Model Number	102911
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/09/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an external fixation procedure, a fixation bolt wrench broke while tightening, instrument were outside the patient.Procedure was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirms the stated failure that one of the tabs has a piece missing.The broken piece was not returned with the device.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities 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.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: FIXATION BOLT WRENCH
• Common Device Name: WRENCH
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12539785
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07241
• Device Sequence Number: 1442762
• Product Code: HXC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010031839
• UDI-Public: 03596010031839
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/22/2021

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: 102911
• Device Catalogue Number: 102911
• Device Lot Number: 14GTF0011
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/23/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/22/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/22/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1