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NA 210064Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SUPER-BITE PIN CUTTER · Class 2

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 03596010101723), received between Jul 14, 2019 and Nov 18, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K093047); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture2
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 18, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ORIF ANKLE PROCEDURE, THE BLADE AT THE TIP IN A SUPER-BITE PIN CUTTER CHIPPED, MAKING IT NOT USABLE. NO PIECES FELL IN PATIENT. 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 20705892 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 13, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ORIF ANKLE PROCEDURE, THE BLADE AT THE TIP IN ONE (1) SUPER-BITE PIN CUTTER CHIPPED, MAKING IT NOT USABLE. NO PIECES FELL IN PATIENT. 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 20678544 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 14, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PIN CUTTER NO LONGER CUTS PINS, INSTRUMENT BROKEN DURING SURGERY. ALL PIECES WERE RECOVERED. DELAYED THE SURGERY 2 MINUTES, BUT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8787692 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K093047. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0245-2022 · Jun 17, 2021 · Open, Classified
    Ilizarov Wire Tensioner, Model 71070341, UDI (10)08033201842072(10)21HP02550(11)210831(21E434

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