MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PIN PASSING DRILL TIP 2.4X381MM STRL; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Model Number	7208678
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/03/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the pin passing drill tip was broken.It is unknown when the event happened relative to surgery.A back up device was available to complete the procedure.There was a non-significant delay, and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of the provided customer images found that the tip of the passing drill is missing and the pin itself is bent.The poly bag confirming the complaint product and an unrelated smith+nephew product box are also shown.¿ there was a relationship found between the device and the reported event.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: PIN PASSING DRILL TIP 2.4X381MM STRL
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 15877476
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-01852
• Device Sequence Number: 5398438
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010591265
• UDI-Public: 03596010591265
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: LG
• 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: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/15/2023

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: 7208678
• Device Catalogue Number: 7208678
• Device Lot Number: 2097448
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/08/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/29/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/21/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown