MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VLP TI 1.5MM X 6MM LCK SCR T4 S-T; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 74411508

Device Problem Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problems Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Perforation (2001); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/08/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the vlp minimod 1.5 titanium plate and screws were used to treat a fracture of the fifth phalanx.During the procedure the second hole and the third hole of the titanium plate could not be locked with the locking screw, and a new titanium plate and new screws were inserted into the patient.It was necessary to unscrew already placed screws in order to switch to the other plate and drill unplanned bone holes in order to put the new plate.Intraoperative fracture reset satisfactorily.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode.The locking head on the device is heavily damaged from attempted use.The clinical medical evaluation concluded that, per complaint details, we are currently unable to rule out a procedural variance as a contributing factor to the reported event which does not represent a device malfunction.Based on the information provided, this incident occurred during use outside of the patient.Reportedly, it was necessary that new bone holes were created, and a new titanium plate and screws were implanted into the patient.The subsequent modified procedure was completed satisfactorily.The impact to the patient beyond that which has already been reported cannot be determined at this time.Should any additional relevant clinical information become available, the case will be re-evaluated.A dimensional inspection was attempted but the device was too damaged from the attempted insertion to obtain accurate measurements.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.Some potential probable causes of this event could include a procedural variance or improper surgical technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should 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: VLP TI 1.5MM X 6MM LCK SCR T4 S-T
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11090940
• MDR Text Key: 224245280
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-07939
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556490198
• UDI-Public: 00885556490198
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/22/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74411508
• Device Catalogue Number: 74411506
• Device Lot Number: 19MM06619
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/12/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/29/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/17/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1