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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HUMERAL NAIL IMPACTOR; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HUMERAL NAIL IMPACTOR; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES Back to Search Results
Model Number 71751133
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event 07/09/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the humeral nail impactor end broke off during impaction.No delay.A s&n back up was available to complete the procedure.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device confirms that the device is broken and has signs of wear and tear from use.The device was manufactured in 2011.According to clinical/medical investigation, all of the broken pieces recovered.Since there was no delay and s&n backup device completed the procedure; no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The device is a reusable device that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.Probable causes that could contribute to the reported event, as reusable instruments are susceptible to damage from prolonged use and through misuse or rough handling.To avoid compromised performance or damage, it is recommended the device be inspected prior to and after each use and cleaning.We recommend that all re-usable instruments be routinely inspected for wear/damage and replaced as necessary.A review of risk management files and the instructions for use found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further actions are being taken at this time.
 
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Brand Name
HUMERAL NAIL IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
MDR Report Key10360100
Report Number1020279-2020-03668
Device Sequence Number14061614
Product Code HSB
UDI-Device Identifier03596010515445
UDI-Public03596010515445
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K122170
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/26/2020
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71751133
Device Catalogue Number71751133
Device Lot Number11DCT0002
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer07/21/2020
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/09/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/19/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/03/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/26/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
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