REFLECTION 71362290Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · REFLECTION FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER · Class 2
- 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 03596010454171), received between Aug 12, 2019 and Mar 23, 2022 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (3 reports).
4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K121393); 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Twisted/Bent3
- Break2
- Fracture1
- Material Deformation1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 23, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SHAFT OF A REFLECTION FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER SNAPPED WHILE INSERTING CENTER MANHOLE COVER. NO ISSUES RESULTED FROM BREAKAGE. THE CONTEXT IN WHICH THIS OBSERVATION WAS MADE IS UNSPECIFIED. THEREFORE, PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IS YET TO BE CONFIRMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13866631 ↗MalfunctionOct 12, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REFLECTION FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER IS BROKEN. AS THIS WAS NOTICED IN A NON-SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT, THERE WAS NOT ANY PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12616029 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THR PROCEDURE THE FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER IS BENT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY WITH AN SMITH&NEPHEW BACKUP DEVICE. NO PATIENT HARM OR ADDITIONAL COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11356741 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THR PROCEDURE THE FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER IS BENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY WITH AN SMITH&NEPHEW BACKUP DEVICE. NO PATIENT HARM OR ADDITIONAL COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11347215 ↗MalfunctionJan 25, 2021Material Deformation; Naturally Worn; Material Deformation; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, A FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER WAS FOUND TO BE STRIPPED AND WORN. INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING AN OFFICE INSPECTION. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11222278 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION THE FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER WAS FOUND TWISTED. NO CASE RELATED, THEREFORE NO PATIENT INVOLVED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 10576799 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DR NEEDED A STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER TO PUT IN THE CUP AND THERE WASN¿T ONE IN THE TRAY. SO A FLEXIBLE ONE WAS USED AND IT BROKE IN THE SHAFT REGION BECAUSE THE TORQUE HE WAS TRYING TO USE IT IN WAS TOO HIGH.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8882995 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K121393. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0878-2020 · Dec 16, 2019 · Open, ClassifiedLEGION AP Cutting Block Size 4, REF 71434409; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 6, REF 71434411; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 7, REF 71434412; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 8, REF 714344
- Z-0200-2019 · Sep 18, 2018 · TerminatedSmith+Nephew Orthopaedic Division LEGION A/P FEMORAL CUTTING BLOCK, SIZE 6 REF 71434411, QTY: (1) The LEGION AP Femoral Cutting Block is a reusable surgical instrument used to mak
- Z-2163-2018 · May 4, 2018 · Terminatedsmith&nephew GENESIS(R) II TIBIAL Punch, 13 MM, REF 71440408, QTY: (1)
- Z-1902-2018 · Apr 9, 2018 · Terminatedsmith&nephew 5o (5 degree) GENESIS(R) II VALGUS BUSHING, REF CATALOG NUMBER 71440014 The GENESIS II Knee System Components are indicated for rheumatoid arthritis; post-traumatic a
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER devices
- R3 71363077Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER461 reports
- NA 71364009Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER174 reports
- JOURNEY 74012416Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER163 reports
- JOURNEY 74012415Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER163 reports
- JOURNEY 74012414Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER129 reports
- GENESIS II 71440194Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER114 reports
- GENESIS II 71440842Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER113 reports
- JOURNEY 74018901Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER106 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.