MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN TRIGEN INTERTAN INTERTROCH ANTEGR NAIL; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number UNKN02100103

Device Problem Failure to Align (2522)

Patient Problem Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)

Event Date 12/23/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication identified through a review of clinical evidence from literature sources that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.

Event Description

It was reported that on literature review " distal locked screw misalignment in short head nail fixation for intertrochanteric fracture", one (1) was treated for a fracture classification a1 with an unkn trigen intertan intertroch antegr nail and patient experience a misalignment of distal interlocking screws.Patient had an special condition since the medullary cavity was narrow and the diameter of the nails was at least 10 mm, which could not be inserted in place however the distal dynamic hole was successfully inserted with a dynamic guide frame.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Pdfs have been attached.

• Brand Name: UNKN TRIGEN INTERTAN INTERTROCH ANTEGR NAIL
• 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: 18919090
• MDR Text Key: 337843944
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00546
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/17/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/17/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKN02100103
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 84 YR
• Patient Sex: Female