MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. INTERTAN 10MM X 24CM 125D; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71934479

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

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Discomfort (2330); Unequal Limb Length (4534)

Event Date 04/18/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after an internal fixation procedure had been performed on the patient's left femur on (b)(6) 2017 to treat an intertrochanteric fracture, the patient experienced a significant amount of lateral hip pain, a proximal screw backing out and developed a limb length discrepancy due to healed fracture reduction 59.7 weeks postoperatively.The patient underwent the proximal screw removal on (b)(6) 2018 and hardware exchange to a total hip arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2018.Additional details regarding the clinical course of the patient were not provided.This incident was noticed in a retrospective post-market clinical follow up activity (pmcf)], additional information is not known, and it is not possible to collect it, we do not have the opportunity to revisit negative feedback to retrieve further information.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

Smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, a clinical study reported, that after an internal fixation procedure had been performed on the patient's left femur to treat an intertrochanteric fracture, the patient experienced a significant amount of lateral hip pain, a proximal screw backing out and developed a limb length discrepancy due to healed fracture reduction at 59.7 weeks postoperatively.The patient underwent the proximal screw removal and hardware exchange to a total hip arthroplasty.Additional details regarding the clinical course of the patient were not provided.Per case details no further information is available.Without supporting clinical/medical documents, a thorough investigation cannot be performed.The clinical root cause and/or patient outcome beyond what was reported could not be confirmed nor concluded; therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided, this complaint will be re-evaluated.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 intramedullary nail system revealed that 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 procedural/user error, surgical complication, dislocation, dissociation, size selected, poor insertion technique, healing factors, 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.

• Brand Name: INTERTAN 10MM X 24CM 125D
• 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: 15474964
• MDR Text Key: 300556787
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-04171
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556105092
• UDI-Public: 00885556105092
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040212
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/23/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71934479
• Device Catalogue Number: 71934479
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/20/2022
• 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): Other
• Patient Age: 85 YR
• Patient Sex: Female