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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER; PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 71362293
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event 10/30/2019
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a thr procedure, the tip of the screwdriver broke off in the head of the screw while implanting the cortical screw.All the pieces were retrieved, and the procedure proceeded with the flexible screwdriver.There were no delays and no patient injuries reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated complaint device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms the screwdriver has a piece broken off from it.The screwdriver piece was not returned with the device.The product was manufactured in 2007 and this device exhibits signs of significant use and wear.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.
 
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Brand Name
STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER
Common Device Name
PROSTH, KNEE, PATE/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, UNCEM, PORO, COAT, POLY/METAL/POLY
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks road
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key9350113
Report Number1020279-2019-04106
Device Sequence Number19516512
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier03596010454188
UDI-Public03596010454188
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121393
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source health professional,user faci
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/04/2019
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 Expiration Date01/30/2017
Device Catalogue Number71362293
Device Lot Number07AM10981
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer11/09/2019
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 10/30/2019
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/30/2019
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/20/2019
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/04/2019
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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