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NA 71070361Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · DEPTH GAUGE SHORT · Class 2

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556119211), received between Mar 29, 2021 and May 10, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K093047); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 10, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, A DEPTH GAUGE SHORT BROKE. AS THIS WAS NOTICED IN A FIELD INSPECTION, NOT PATIENT WAS INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11803382 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 29, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEPTH GAUGE SHORT IS BROKEN AND THE RATCHET WRENCH IS BROKEN AND STRIPPED. UNKNOWN WHEN THIS HAPPENED OR IF THERE IS A PATIENT INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11586738 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K093047. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0245-2022 · Jun 17, 2021 · Open, Classified
    Ilizarov Wire Tensioner, Model 71070341, UDI (10)08033201842072(10)21HP02550(11)210831(21E434

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.