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Peri-Loc 71173487Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PERI-LOC 3.5MM SELF-RETAINING HEXDRIVER SHAFT 178MM · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010629753), received between Jan 13, 2020 and Dec 1, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryDec 1, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY TWO HANDLES (TEAR DROP SCREWDRIVER HANDLE AND LARGE SCREWDRIVER HANDLE) AND TWO HEXDRIVERS (3.5MM S/R HEXDRIVER SH 178MM AND 3.5MM CANNULATED HEXDRIVER) BROKE AS A RESULT OF TRYING TO REMOVE SCREWS (INSIDE THE PATIENT). THE HANDLE GOT STUCK AND DRIVER COULD NOT BE REMOVED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A DELAY OR A BACK UP AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10928630 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 13, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, TIP OF DRIVER BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT. ALL PIECES RECOVERED. S&N BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE. NO DELAY. NO IMPACT OR INJURY TO PATIENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9580481 ↗

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