MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LAG/COMP SCREW KIT 105/100; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71677105

Device Problem Failure to Align (2522)

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

Event Date 01/12/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

(b)(6) ref (b)(4): it was reported that, intertan surgery, while drilling using the 7.0 compression screw drill , the tip of the device, about 3cm, broke off in the patient.The piece was retrieved.The depth of the lag screw was 105mm when measured before the incident, so 105mm lag screw was inserted after the incident, but it was not fully inserted.Therefore, 95mm lag screw was inserted instead of 105mm lag screw.There was a 10 minutes surgical delay.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back-up device.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The tip of the device has broken off, rendering the device inoperative.The broken piece was returned with the device.The device shows signs of use.A review of complaint history did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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.Damage from misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.A contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device shows signs of damage.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: LAG/COMP SCREW KIT 105/100
• 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: 11270677
• MDR Text Key: 230005483
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00874
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010563330
• UDI-Public: 03596010563330
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/03/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71677105
• Device Catalogue Number: 71677105
• Device Lot Number: 18KT11619
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/20/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/22/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male