MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. META-TAN 10MM X 38CM LEFT; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71649638
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event	10/23/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a revision surgery involving a nail exchange was performed due to non-union (mid-shaft).The patient outcome is unknown.The surgeon did not blame the device and he was satisfied with the surgical outcome.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: the device, used 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 medical investigation was conducted and confirms no relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation.Therefore based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of risk management files and instructions for use found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as overuse or excessive pressure on the joint, injury, infection and/or patient condition.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 actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: META-TAN 10MM X 38CM LEFT
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10878492
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-06602
• Device Sequence Number: 4329380
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556339749
• UDI-Public: 00885556339749
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K092748
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/15/2021

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71649638
• Device Catalogue Number: 71649638
• Device Lot Number: 18AM20498
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/14/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention