MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 6.5/8.0MM DIR MEAS GAUGE; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	71177138
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Calibrate (2440)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	03/12/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during procedure dr.Used the depth gauge and then inserted screws.All the screws were too long.Dr.Switched to shorter screws and after case, the 6.5/8.0mm dir meas gauge was inspected with clean guide pins and correctly measure screws.It was found that numbers on the depth gauge were 5mm off.Item is not calibrated correctly to read at the end of the pin.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment was not returned for evaluation, reporting event could not be confirmed.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 device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.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.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: 6.5/8.0MM DIR MEAS GAUGE
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9927475
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-01160
• Device Sequence Number: 2817695
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010601551
• UDI-Public: 03596010601551
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123055
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2020

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 Model Number: 71177138
• Device Catalogue Number: 71177138
• Device Lot Number: 08FM02084
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/12/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/01/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/06/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1