MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CANN T10 SCREWDRIVER SHAFT W/AO

Model Number	71177150
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	03/11/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery the screwdriver broke while removing hardware.It was noticed until after the case.The procedure was completed with a backup device.
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 star driving end of the device fractured off and was not returned.The device was manufactured in 2010 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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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: CANN T10 SCREWDRIVER SHAFT W/AO
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9937843
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-01222
• Device Sequence Number: 654672
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010624178
• UDI-Public: 03596010624178
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/25/2020

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: No Information
• Device Model Number: 71177150
• Device Catalogue Number: 71177150
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/25/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1