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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 1.6MM DRILL TIP WIRE 150MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 1.6MM DRILL TIP WIRE 150MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 71101502
Device Problems Fracture (1260); Use of Device Problem (1670)
Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Event Date 01/29/2024
Event Type  Injury  
Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).
 
Event Description
It was reported that, during open fracture reduction, it was noticed that one (1) 1.6mm drill tip wire 150mm was used to reduce the fracture and use it as a guide to place 2.7mm cortical screws of the vlp foot system, at the moment of trying to reduce the fracture, an exaggerated movement was made overloading the pin and it broke and remained inside the patient.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
Section h3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.However, the photographs were reviewed and revealed that the threaded end portion of the device fractured off.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, based on the information provided, the definitive clinical root cause of the reported breakage cannot be determined.However, the reported ¿exaggerated¿ movement could not be ruled out as the likely cause of the reported adverse event.Two fluoroscopic images confirm the broken drill tip within the bone.As this is intraoperative, this does not confirm final location of the drill tip.The retained broken tip is comprised of cobalt chrome; this material may be used for surgical implants and can be considered surgical grade.This is an implantable device.The broken tip was retained in the bone.Therefore, the potential for micro-motion and/or migration is unlikely.The impact to the patient was the retained broken pin and the non-significant surgical delay.Since it was reported the patient was not injured as consequence of this problem, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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 instructions for use documents for fracture fixation devices revealed in the adverse effects that cracking and fracture of the implant components can occur.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 material specification, the quality and manufacture of cobalt-chromium alloy bar, wire and fine wire shall be controlled.This material may be used for surgical implants and the alloy can be considered surgical grade.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, patient anatomy 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.H6: health effect - impact code.
 
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Brand Name
1.6MM DRILL TIP WIRE 150MM
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 Key18730845
MDR Text Key335719283
Report Number1020279-2024-00388
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code HRS
UDI-Device Identifier03596010626745
UDI-Public03596010626745
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeCO
PMA/PMN Number
K090675
Number of Events Reported1
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 04/05/2024
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Catalogue Number71101502
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 01/30/2024
Initial Date FDA Received02/19/2024
Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received04/04/2024
Supplement Dates FDA Received04/05/2024
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 Number1
Patient Outcome(s) Other;
Patient Age23 YR
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight70 KG
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