MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 3.0MM CANNULATED SCREW 50MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number 71103250

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 10/03/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery at the time of placing the 3.0mm cannulated screw 50mm it broke at the level of the head.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Section h3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.Device batch number was not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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.According with inspection procedure, the final inspection includes the verification of part configuration per print.Also, per material specification, the quality and manufacture of special quality stainless steel cannulated bar shall be controlled.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include size selected, surgical technique and/or excessive forces.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: 3.0MM CANNULATED SCREW 50MM
• 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: 18436836
• MDR Text Key: 331812955
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00012
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010624017
• UDI-Public: 03596010624017
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K210837
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/31/2024

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: 71103250
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/11/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/03/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female