MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM SCREWS; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	71174922
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a depth gauge for 2.0mm screws broke off.As this was happened upon cleaning and sterilization activities, there was not patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned depth gauge confirms the small ruler assembly end is broke off.The broken piece was returned with the device.The device shows significant signs of wear/usage.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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 complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM SCREWS
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12643455
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07600
• Device Sequence Number: 3413476
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556387399
• UDI-Public: 00885556387399
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ME
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132886
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/16/2021

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: 71174922
• Device Catalogue Number: 71174922
• Device Lot Number: 14MTRS145
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/02/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/01/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/16/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/16/2014
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown