MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES DEV; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/12/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a routine check, it was discovered that the impactor had sheered off in the drill guild.No case or patient involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: UNKN TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES DEV
• Type of Device: NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11526091
• MDR Text Key: 240969173
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02236
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/25/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/19/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/16/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/19/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1