MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. D-RAD SMART PACK 4H LEFT STANDARD PLATE; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71158019

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Impaired Healing (2378)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, following an internal fixation surgery performed on an unspecified date to treat a radius fracture with a d-rad single use kit plating system, the patient sustained pain that made necessary the removal of the plate.Although the patient was followed up for ten (10) postoperative months, an onset date for the reported symptoms and a date of surgery for the plate removal is not known.The patient had achieved radiographic union of the fracture 2 months post initial implantation.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, as of the date of this investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the event.The data was collected from the post-market clinical follow up activity (pmcf) was anonymous, no further information will be provided.Consequently, without the requested clinical information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Based on the information provided, the onset date of the reported pain and the date of the plate removal is unknown.The impact to the patient beyond the report pain, the plate removal and the achieving radiographic union of the fracture two months post-initial implantation cannot be confirmed nor concluded based on the limited information provided.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for d-rad smart pack¿ system revealed that fracture fixation devices are only used to aid in healing; they are not a substitute for normal intact tissue or bone.The anatomy of human bones presents limitations with respect to the size or thickness of bone screws or plates, thus the strength of implants is limited.Repeated stress will cause the implant malperformance.Postoperative instructions to patients and appropriate nursing care are critical.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include traumatic injury, joint tightness, patient condition or postoperative care.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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 is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrected data: b5 (narrative), g2 (source: pmcf conducted in the uk), h6 (health effect - impact code).H11: additional information has been received from the site conducting this pmcf.

Event Description

It was reported that, following an internal fixation surgery performed on an unspecified date to treat a radius fracture with a d-rad single use kit plating system, the patient sustained pain that made necessary the removal of the plate at 10 months postoperatively.Although the patient was followed up for ten (10) postoperative months, an onset date for the reported symptoms and a date of surgery for the plate removal is not known.The patient had achieved radiographic union of the fracture 2 months post initial implantation, but had reported ongoing pain with tendonitis following the metalwork removal.The patient was re-referred to hand service but have not attended these sessions.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Updated results of investigation: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, based on the information provided, this patient achieved radiographic union of the reported fracture two (2) months postoperatively.However, it was reported, the patient sustained pain that made necessary the removal of the plate at 10 months postoperatively.Although the patient was reported the patient was followed for 10 months, the onset of symptoms as well as the date of the plate removal is unknown.Therefore, the impact to the patient beyond that which has already been reported cannot be confirmed; nor could it be concluded that there was a malperformance of the s+n components.Should any additional relevant medical information be provided, this case would be re-assessed.Device batch number was not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.A review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for d-rad smart pack¿ system provides complete guidelines of indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions and possible adverse effects that may occur preoperative, during surgery or post operative.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include traumatic injury, joint tightness or patient condition.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: D-RAD SMART PACK 4H LEFT STANDARD PLATE
• Type of Device: PLATE, 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: 15636119
• MDR Text Key: 302051748
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-04504
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556364444
• UDI-Public: 00885556364444
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K132296
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/19/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71158019
• Device Catalogue Number: 71158019
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention