CHS 110075Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · COMBINATION DRILL GUIDE - 3.5MM · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010033697), received between Apr 23, 2021 and Nov 11, 2021 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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
- Break2
- Mechanical Jam1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 11, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, A COMBINATION DRILL GUIDE 3.5MM BROKE OFF WHILE OUTSIDE THE PATIENT, DURING CHS PROCEDURE. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH A BACKUP DEVICE, WITHOUT ANY DELAY. NO PIECES FELL INTO PATIENT AND THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12799917 ↗MalfunctionOct 8, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE COMBINATION DRILL GUIDE 3.5MM SHEARED AT ONE END. AS THIS WAS NOTICED UPON CLEANING AND STERILIZATION ACTIVITIES, THERE WAS NOT PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12599407 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2021Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND THAT A POWER COMBINATION REAMER (CASE-(B)(4)) DOES NOT TIGHTEN PROPERLY AND A COMBINATION DRILL GUIDE 3.5M (CASE (B)(4)) IS STUCK. NO CASE WAS INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11716045 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.