MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CONQUEST FN SCREW EXTENSION ROD; DEVICE, FIXATION, PROXIMAL FEMORAL, IMPLANT

Model Number	71179216
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	08/31/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery outside of the patient, the screwdriver and the extension rod both got broken, as well as a missing piece that holds the screw in both positions.There was no delay nor injury reported.A s&n backup device was available to finished the surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Results of investigation: the device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further investigation warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: CONQUEST FN SCREW EXTENSION ROD
• Common Device Name: DEVICE, FIXATION, PROXIMAL FEMORAL, IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10584932
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04860
• Device Sequence Number: 16901046
• Product Code: JDO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556683620
• UDI-Public: 00885556683620
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K152686
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71179216
• Device Catalogue Number: 71179216
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/31/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/29/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/14/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1