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REAL INTELLIGENCE ROB10021Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · REAL INTELLIGENCE DRILL GUIDE · Class 2

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556757406), received between Dec 10, 2021 and Mar 8, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Physical Resistance/Sticking2
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2022Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING PIN PLACEMENT IN A CORI ASSISTED TKA SURGERY, THE REAL INTELLIGENCE DRILL GUIDE WAS USED AND THE PINS BIND UP AND GOT STUCK. THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE WITHOUT DELAY. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13694360 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 10, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Material Twisted/Bent; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CORI ASSISTED TKA SURGERY, THE PINS GOT STUCK IN THE REAL INTELLIGENCE DRILL GUIDE. THEY USED A MALLET TO HELP MAKE THE REAL INTELLIGENCE DRILL GUIDE UNSTUCK. IT MIGHT BE BENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED, WITH A NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12975709 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.