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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC SHORT; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
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| Model Number |
71175021 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/05/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during trauma surgery, when the surgeon was using the drill, the evos small 2.0mm drill w/ao qc short bent it and when trying to get it into place, it fractured.Everything was out of the patient.No damage caused, patient's health condition is stable.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6.The device was not returned for evaluation.However, the photographs were reviewed, and revealed that the tip of the device is bent and broken.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 revealed a similar event for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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 is a single use device, surgical technique or damage from misuse are likely potential factors that could contribute to the reported event.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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.
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