EVOS 71175020Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556635742), received between Jan 7, 2020 and Mar 25, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (4 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMar 25, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A HUMERAL PLATE PROCEDURE, AN APPROXIMATELY 25MM PORTION OF AN EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC LONG BROKE OFF AND WAS RETAINED IN THE PATIENT¿S BONE. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED OR IF A DELAY OCCURRED DUE TO THIS EVENT. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 18974386 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 18, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN INTERNAL FIXATION SURGERY, ONE (1) EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC LONG BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT DURING THE PREPARATION FOR INSERTING A MEDIAL MALLEOLAR SCREW. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18927151 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 13, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN INTERNAL FIXATION SURGERY OF A TIBIAL FRACTURE, THE TIP OF AN EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC LONG BROKE DUE TO EXCESSIVE FORCE. AS IT BROKE AT THE OUTERMOST PART OF THE BONE, THE PIECE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER ISSUES WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17741100 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 4, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TRAUMA SURGERY, THE EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC LONG DEVICE BROKE OFF IN THE 2.0/2.7MM DOUBLE-ENDED DRILL GUIDE BECAUSE THE DRILL GUIDE MAY BE WORN DUE TO WEAR, CAUSING THE DRILL NOT TO ENTER SMOOTHLY. 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 16301828 ↗
• InjuryMay 11, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN INTERNAL FIXATION SURGERY, THE TIP OF A EVOS SMALL 2.0MM DRILL W/AO QC LONG BROKE OFF WHILE DRILLING. IT IS UNKNOWN IF ANY PIECE OF THE BROKEN DEVICE FELL INSIDE OF THE PATIENT. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14362334 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 7, 2020Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, BRAND NEW DRILL BIT BROKE WHILE DRILLING FOR A LONG 2.7MM SCREW. SURGEON DID NOT PERCEIVE ANY UNDUE PRESSURE OR RESISTANCE WHEN DRILLING, BUT THINKS HE MAY HAVE HIT A SCREW WHILE DRILLING. A PIECE OF THE BROKEN DRILL BIT REMAINED IN THE ULNA. NO DELAY. BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE. NO INJURY OR IMPACT TO PATIENT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9557878 ↗