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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 130 RAD DRILL GDE DROP; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
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| Catalog Number |
71674003 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Align (2522); 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 |
09/30/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H11 h3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during an im nail procedure, one (1) 130 rad drill gde drop was bent, not targeting the nail.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a change in surgical technique using the perfect circle technique.No additional anesthesia was required.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H11 d4, d9, h3 and h4: device received date, mfg and exp dates added.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the device was returned with pull pin and knob bent, the entire device is worn from use.Furthermore, the damage found in the visual inspection indicates that the device will not function as intended.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 evidence to conclude 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.
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