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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNIVERSAL PIN DRIVER; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

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Model Number 71513331
Medical Device Problem Code Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a tka, the metal part of a universal pin driver became detached and a pin of a gii post ref a/p blk sz 7 broke off.Both failures occurred while the instruments were handled in the surgical site.The broken pin of the gii post ref a/p blk sz 7 was retrieved with a pair of forceps and accounted for as being complete.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with the same device.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: h6 (component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions).Results of investigation: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that one of the screws is missing from the device.The screw was not returned with the device.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any 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 potential factors that could contribute to 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.Should 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.Corrected data: h6 (health effect - impact code).
 
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Brand Name
UNIVERSAL PIN DRIVER
Common Device Name
ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
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 Key16383463
Report Number1020279-2023-00351
Device Sequence Number5605413
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010589064
UDI-Public03596010589064
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Consumer,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/20/2023
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 Number71513331
Device Catalogue Number71513331
Device Lot Number17GM10960
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/24/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/16/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/15/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/20/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured07/20/2017
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 Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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