MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 4.0MM SHORT AO PILOT DRILL; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	71631123
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a trauma 03 meta-tibia intramedullary nail procedure while being used on the patient¿s bone with the drill bit properly mounted in the drill, the drill bit broke leaving one fragment in the bone and another in the drill, which was later removed with pliers, the procedure was resumed without surgical delay using the same device and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate to known risks with the device itself or with its use 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 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.

• Brand Name: 4.0MM SHORT AO PILOT DRILL
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 23693951
• Report Number: 1020279-2025-01977
• Device Sequence Number: 10375309
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010497475
• UDI-Public: 3596010497475
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123055
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/02/2025

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: 71631123
• Device Lot Number: 24ANG0045
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 26 YR
• Patient Sex: Female