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 Inflammation (1932); Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 02/24/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (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) 2016 to treat a comminuted intertrochanteric fracture, the patient experienced lateral intermittent hip pain and trochanteric bursitis forty three (43) weeks postoperatively.The patient was treated with a corticosteroid injection in or around (b)(6) 2017 to relief the symptoms.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, as of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, a thorough medical investigation could not be rendered.Based on limited information provided in this complaint, this patient was treated with a corticosteroid injection to relieve the symptoms.Additional details regarding the clinical course of the patient were not provided.As this incident was noticed in a retrospective post-market clinical follow up activity, additional information is not known, and it is not possible to collect it.The impact to the patient beyond that which has already been reported cannot be determined.Therefore, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.Should any additional relevant medical information be provided, this case would be re-assessed.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 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: 15480417
• MDR Text Key: 300573106
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-04180
• 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,Company Representative
• 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: 09/24/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71934479
• Device Catalogue Number: 71934479
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/20/2022
• 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: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Male