MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. INTERTAN 10S 10MM X 18CM 125D; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number 71675383

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 01/16/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after a trauma surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2023, the patient fell and broke said implant.This adverse event was treated by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024, in which a intertan 10s 10mm x 18cm 125d was exchanged to correct the broken implant.Patient's current health status is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, as of the date of this medical investigation, clinical/ medical records have not been provided; however, it¿s noted the patient fell and broke the implant.The patient impact is a revision and the expected post-operative convalescence period.No further clinical assessment is warranted at this time.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 revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, 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 in possible adverse effects that cracking or fracture of the implant may occur.Preoperative planning section states that proper type and size of implant must be selected to ensure effective treatment of patients considering factors such as patient¿s size, strength, skeletal characteristics, skeletal health, and general health.Overweight or musculoskeletal deficient or unhealthy patients may create greater loads on implants that may lead to breakage or other failure of the implants.Additionally, postoperative care section warns that early weight bearing substantially increases implant loading and increases the risk of breaking the 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.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include size selected, surgical technique, postoperative care, patient anatomy, abnormal loading of limb, excessive forces and/or traumatic injury.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: INTERTAN 10S 10MM X 18CM 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: 18728603
• MDR Text Key: 335705885
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00386
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556105696
• UDI-Public: 00885556105696
• 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: 03/18/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/18/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 71675383
• Device Lot Number: 22KM07266
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/11/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female