MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACC 2.0MM COCR CABLE W/CLAMP; CERCLAGE, FIXATION

Catalog Number 71340007

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 11/06/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during an internal fixation surgery, while tightening, the clamp of an acc 2.0mm cocr cable w/clamp broke.No pieces fell inside the wound.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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.According with the inspection procedure, the final inspection includes the verification of part configuration per print.Also, per material specification, the quality and manufacture of wrought cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy shall be controlled.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include surgical technique and/or excessive forces.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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: ACC 2.0MM COCR CABLE W/CLAMP
• Type of Device: CERCLAGE, FIXATION
• 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: 18237578
• MDR Text Key: 329373021
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-02360
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010485731
• UDI-Public: 03596010485731
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K031162
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71340007
• Device Lot Number: 18DSM0433
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1