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Accord 71360039Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · ACCORD TORQUE LIMITING SCREWDRIVER HANDLE · Class 2

All models of Accord (14)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010500243), received between May 6, 2021 and Oct 1, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Failure to Calibrate1
  • Mechanical Jam1
  • Naturally Worn1

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.

  • InjuryOct 1, 2021Break; Failure to Calibrate; Naturally Worn; Break; Failure to Calibrate; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING THR SURGERY, ACC TRQ LMT SCRWDRVR HANDLE WAS IMPROPERLY CALIBRATED. THE TORQUE LIMIT ISN'T SET, THEREFORE, SURGEON IS BREAKING THE END OF THE SCREW TIP BY TIGHTENING TOO MUCH. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12561027 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR SURGERY, ONE ACC TRQ LMT SCRWDRVR HANDLE BROKE. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK-UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12544918 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 6, 2021Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A ACC TRQ LMT SCRWDRVR HANDLE WAS NOT ABLE TO TORQUE. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THIS WAS NOTICED DURING A SURGERY AND IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11781865 ↗

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, Classified
    LEGION 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 · Terminated
    Smith+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 · Terminated
    smith&nephew GENESIS(R) II TIBIAL Punch, 13 MM, REF 71440408, QTY: (1)
  • Z-1902-2018 · Apr 9, 2018 · Terminated
    smith&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

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