MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. INTERTAN 1.5 11.5X26 125D LT; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71676545

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)

Event Date 05/10/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after an internal fixation was performed on (b)(6) 2021, the patient experienced pain, caused after lifting a bag of rice (about 30kg).This adverse event was solved with revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022.Upon revision was determined that the intertan 1.5 11.5x26 125d lt nail was fractured.The current health status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was found to be fractured along the portion of the device where the lag screw kit is inserted, rendering the device inoperative.Both of the fractured components were returned as well as the mating screw components.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that a single undated, unlabeled photo of a broken nail was provided, that supports the case.However, per subsequent e-mail, no relevant clinical information will be provided.Therefore, a thorough medical investigation could not be rendered, nor could a definitive root cause of the reported failure be determined.Therefore, the impact to the patient beyond that which has been reported cannot be confirmed nor concluded.Should any additional relevant medical information be provided, this case would be re-assessed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use document revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.A contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device shows signs of damage/wear.Possible causes could include but not limited to traumatic injury, patient anatomy or abnormal loading of limb.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: INTERTAN 1.5 11.5X26 125D LT
• Type of Device: NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 14655078
• MDR Text Key: 294858767
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-02869
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556039847
• UDI-Public: 00885556039847
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K040212
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/10/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71676545
• Device Catalogue Number: 71676545
• Device Lot Number: 21GM07678
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: INTERTAN NAIL CAP +0 MM HEAD, LOT#:21FT52058; LAG/COMP SCREW KIT 100/95, LOT#:20CT35616; TRIGEN LOW PROFILE SCREW 5.0MM X 32.5MM, LOT#:21GM; TRIGEN LOW PROFILE SCREW 5.0MM X 35MM, LOT#:20HM08
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Weight: 70 KG