EVOS 71174911Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2.0MM DRILL LONG WITH AO QUICK CONNECT · Class 1
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556386842), received between Jul 24, 2018 and Mar 15, 2024 — classified as 3 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (3 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
- Fracture3
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
- No Information1
- Patient Problem/Medical Problem1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 15, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN INTERNAL FIXATION PROCEDURE, THE DISTAL PORTION OF A 2.0MM DRILL LONG W/AO QC BROKE DURING TIBIAL DRILLING AND THE BROKEN PIECE STAYED IN THE TIBIAL CANAL. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING AN S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT.
Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
MAUDE report 18918831 ↗MalfunctionNov 24, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TIBIA RECONSTRUCTIVE PROCEDURE, INTRAOPERATIVELY ONE (1) 2.0MM DRILL LONG W/AO QC BROKE. ALL THE PARTS WERE EXTRACTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18204329 ↗InjuryAug 1, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN IM NAIL PROCEDURE, DOCTOR BEGAN DRILLING WITH THE 2.0MM DRILL LONG W/AO QC WITHOUT A GUIDE AND NOT IN A VERY GOOD POSITION DUE TO THE TYPE OF APPROACH BEING WORKED ON. WHEN GOING THROUGH THE MIDDLE, THE TIP OF THE DRILL BROKE. DOCTOR WAS ABLE TO REMOVED THE TIP FROM PATIENT'S BONE. NO PIECES WERE LEFT IN THE PATIENT. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT A SIGNIFICANT DELAY WITH A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15142587 ↗InjuryJul 25, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BROKE DURING THE SURGERY, TIP OF BROKEN DRILL FELL INTO THE PATIENT'S WOUND AND WAS LEFT IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Patient Problem/Medical Problem
MAUDE report 7720815 ↗MalfunctionJul 24, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE DRILL BROKE OFF.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 7715481 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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