MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SHORT DEPTH GAUGE 2.4MM/2.7MM SCREWS; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	71174959
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	06/19/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the long skinny portion of the depth gauge broke off during use.Had another in set to use to finish case.No delay recorded.No patient injured.Backup available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The measuring tip fractured off the device and was not returned.The device was manufactured in 2014 and exhibits signs of extensive wear / usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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 have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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.

• Brand Name: SHORT DEPTH GAUGE 2.4MM/2.7MM SCREWS
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 8756519
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-02605
• Device Sequence Number: 2566276
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556399545
• UDI-Public: 00885556399545
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132886
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/04/2019

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: 71174959
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/04/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1