RENOVATION 71367566Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · CARBIDE PUNCH · Class 1
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010407191), received between Sep 30, 2020 and Nov 17, 2025 — classified as 7 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture4
- Break3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 17, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A THR PROCEDURE, THE TIP OF THE CARBIDE PUNCH BROKE OFF WHILE BEING USED OUTSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY USING A SIMILAR S+N BACKUP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23566668 ↗MalfunctionMar 6, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING USE, THE INSTRUMENTS BENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE WITHOUT DELAY. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED. UPON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CARBIDE PUNCH HAS A BROKEN TIP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16492916 ↗MalfunctionFeb 15, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, THE TIP OF ONE (1) CARBIDE PUNCH FRACTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16383584 ↗MalfunctionAug 17, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, THE TIP OF A CARBIDE PUNCH BROKE OFF. NO PIECES FELL INTO THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY OCCURRED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS CONCLUDED WITH A BACKUP DEVICE. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED BEYOND THE REPORTED INCIDENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15245405 ↗MalfunctionJan 18, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, THE CARBIDE PUNCH BROKE. NO PIECES FELL INTO PATIENT. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED, OR FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13281901 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR, A CARBIDE PUNCH BROKE. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK-UP DEVICE. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT OR ANY FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12546064 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET UP AND INSPECTION, THE CARBIDE PUNCH WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AT THE TIP; THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10610285 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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