NA 71070345Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 3.8MM STEPDRILL - SHORT · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00885556119341), received between Feb 10, 2020 and Feb 10, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
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
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 10, 2020Break; Break
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.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9690371 ↗
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, ClassifiedIlizarov Wire Tensioner, Model 71070341, UDI (10)08033201842072(10)21HP02550(11)210831(21E434
Other APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT devices
- PRECICE® Plating System LP4.5-DLF31Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. · Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component3 recalls0 reports
- R3 71364451Smith & Nephew, Inc. · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT145 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-15040Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-15050Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAB60-12040Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-13040Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-18030Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-15030Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.