EVOS 71174926Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · FIXED HANDLE T7 SCREW DRIVER · Class 1
All models of EVOS (190)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556387597), received between Jun 26, 2020 and Feb 1, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Fracture1
- Material Deformation1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 1, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN INTERNAL FIXATION SURGERY, A FIXED HANDLE T7 SCREW DRIVER BROKE WHILE TRYING TO HEW THE PLATE. ISSUE OCCURRED OUTSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16278168 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, A FIXED HANDLE T7 SCREW DRIVER IS STRIPPED DUE TO USE. AS THIS WAS NOTICED DURING INSPECTION ACTIVITIES, NO PATIENT WAS INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12022901 ↗MalfunctionFeb 17, 2021Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, SCREWDRIVERS ARE WORN DOWN SO THEY DON'T FIT IN THE SCREWS PROPERLY. THIS WAS NOTICED DURING INSPECTION. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11341044 ↗InjuryJun 26, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A FIXED HANDLE T-7 SCREW DRIVER IS STRIPPED AND WILL NOT TIGHTEN THE SCREW DURING DISTAL HUMERUS PROCEDURE. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING SURGERY AND PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING AN S AND N BACK UP DEVICE. USED MINI EVOS FOR LAG. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10203564 ↗
Other SCREWDRIVER devices
- DELTA XTEND 2307-92-003Depuy (Ireland) · SCREWDRIVER751 reports
- EXPEDIUM 279712400Medos International Sàrl · SCREWDRIVER551 reports
- NA 314.467Synthes GmbH · SCREWDRIVER498 reports
- N/A 5584111Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · SCREWDRIVER492 reports
- QUICKSET 2274-47-000Depuy (Ireland) · SCREWDRIVER487 reports
- NA 03.130.010Synthes GmbH · SCREWDRIVER1 recall422 reports
- QUICKSET 2274-63-000Depuy (Ireland) · SCREWDRIVER404 reports
- EVOS 71175072Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SCREWDRIVER336 reports
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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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