MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 3.8MM STEPDRILL - SHORT; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Model Number	71070345
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	01/13/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the procedure the step drill broke, finally, an smith and nephew same size drill was used to complete the surgery.It is not known if the item broke inside of the patient's wound.No injuries or delays were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device fractured on the fluted cutting end and both pieces were returned.The cutting flutes have numerous nicks and gouges in the surface.The device was manufactured in 2015 and shows 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 do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of 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.

• Brand Name: 3.8MM STEPDRILL - SHORT
• Common Device Name: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9690371
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-00507
• Device Sequence Number: 14301038
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556119341
• UDI-Public: 00885556119341
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093047
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/19/2020

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 Date: 10/23/2025
• Device Model Number: 71070345
• Device Catalogue Number: 71070345
• Device Lot Number: 15FUQ0017
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/23/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/13/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1