EVOS 71174901Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 1.5MM DRILL LONG WITH AO QUICK CONNECT · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556386347), received between Aug 11, 2022 and Oct 14, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture2
Patient problems
- Foreign Body In Patient1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 14, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN INTERNAL FIXATION PROCEDURE, A 1.5MM DRILL LONG WITH AO QC BROKE INSIDE OF THE 1.5/2.0MM DOUBLE-ENDED DRILL GUIDE. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20440306 ↗InjuryAug 11, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN INTERNAL FIXATION SURGERY, A 1.5MM DRILL LONG WITH AO QC SNAPPED OFF WHILE USING IT INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE TIP OF THE DRILL WAS LEFT IN PATIENT BONE. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 15214240 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.