MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FLEXIBLE SHAFT W/CIR CONNECTOR; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number 71118200

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 01/06/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery, the flexible connector broke while inside the patient.Which resulted in no expansion of pulp.Delay 30 minutes and no injury reported.No backup device available and since the bone marrow couldn¿t be expanded as planned, the original main nail could not be used, so a smaller size was used to complete the surgery.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: g3.The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The flex shaft fractured at the first flex joint closet to the chuck end, rendering the device inoperable.The device was manufactured in 2014 and shows signs of extensive wear/usage.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.Should 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.

• Brand Name: FLEXIBLE SHAFT W/CIR CONNECTOR
• Type of Device: NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9574759
• MDR Text Key: 177241665
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-00182
• 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: 03/12/2020

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: 71118200
• Device Lot Number: 14KM00457
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/22/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/06/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/10/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/06/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/12/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Weight: 64