MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. INTERTAN 1.5 11.5MMX40CM 125D LT; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71676559

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

Patient Problems Impaired Healing (2378); Fluid Discharge (2686)

Event Date 07/10/2019

Event Type  Injury  

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).

Event Description

It was reported that, after an internal fixation procedure had been performed on the patient's left femur on (b)(6) 2019 to treat a femoral shaft fracture, the patient experienced a delayed healing and persistent drainage of his proximal incision twelve (12) weeks postoperatively (in or around (b)(6) 2019).Although there were no active signs of infection, the patient was given a one-week course of antibiotic (bactrim) and the incision eventually healed.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

H3, h6: given the nature of the alleged incident, the device, could not be returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, the patient was prescribed a one-week course of antibiotic (bactrim) therapy due to delayed healing and persistent drainage of the proximal incision at approximately 12 weeks post left femur internal fixation procedure.Reportedly, no active signs of infection were present and the incision ¿eventually healed¿.However, as of the date of this medical investigation no relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with this clinical investigation as the data was reported from a retrospective post market clinical follow-up.Therefore, no clinical factors could be assessed which would have contributed to the event.With the limited information provided, the patient impact beyond the reported delayed healing, persistent drainage, and antibiotic therapy cannot be determined.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 intramedullary nail system revealed in preoperative planning section that should be considered whether a patient has a degenerative or progressive disease that cold delay or prevent healing.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 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 1.5 11.5MMX40CM 125D LT
• 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: 15476777
• MDR Text Key: 300579394
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-04170
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556040102
• UDI-Public: 00885556040102
• 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: 10/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/24/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71676559
• Device Catalogue Number: 71676559
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2022
• 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
• Treatment: ANTIBIOTIC (BACTRIM)
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Female