MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LARGE SCREWDRIVER HANDLE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71173547
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	05/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a trauma surgery (tibial fracture case), the screwdriver coupler came unsecured from the large screwdriver handle while removing screw.All pieces were recovered from the patient.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information received by the reporter has identified that this event should be re-evaluated for mdr reporting.The new information states that nothing fell into the patient and that the device was noticed stripped, therefore, it was determined that this case does not meet the threshold for reporting and is a non-reportable event.If further details are provided confirming the occurrence of a reportable event, our files will be updated accordingly and a further report submitted outlining both the event details and our investigations performed.

• Brand Name: LARGE SCREWDRIVER HANDLE
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 17066511
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-01228
• Device Sequence Number: 6688537
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010519580
• UDI-Public: 03596010519580
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122170
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/08/2023

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: 71173547
• Device Catalogue Number: 71173547
• Device Lot Number: 14JTMH186
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown