MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LAG SCREW DRILL SLEEVE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 71674523

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/11/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that, during intramedullary nailing surgery, the lag drill sleeve would not go through the 130 drop.Then, the surgeon changed to a smith & nephew 125 drop.The procedure was completed without delay and using the 125 drop device.No other complications where reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed 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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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: LAG SCREW DRILL SLEEVE
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11256896
• MDR Text Key: 229576437
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00803
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556363249
• UDI-Public: 00885556363249
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K122170
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/01/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674523
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674523
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention