MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. T7 LINEAR DRIVER SHAFT W/ AO QC; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	71174985
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/02/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a distal radius surgery, the tip of a t7 linear driver shaft w/ ao qc twisted and broke.All pieces were recovered.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 reference number: (b)(4).H10: smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection reveals the tip twisted and a piece broke off.The broken piece was not returned.The device shows signs of extensive wear and use.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 manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.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 future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: T7 LINEAR DRIVER SHAFT W/ AO QC
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 17410947
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-01506
• Device Sequence Number: 7038326
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556500545
• UDI-Public: 00885556500545
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 71174985
• Device Lot Number: 18FUP0003
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/18/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/05/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/15/2019
• 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