MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN EXTERNAL FIXATOR PIN; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 08/05/2009

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

In the literature article named ¿ilizarov distraction before revision hip arthroplasty after resection arthroplasty with profound limb shortening", it was reported that, when using a external fixation pin, one patient experienced half-pin loosening that required atraumatically removal in a clinic.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used for 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 the data presented in the aged article does not provide insight or relevance to current clinical outcomes for the product/device.Without clinically relevant patient-specific supporting documentation, a thorough medical investigation cannot be performed.The root cause and/or patient outcome beyond that which was documented in the article cannot be confirmed nor concluded.In addition, the physician referenced in the abstract provided an analysis of all the attached images.Therefore, no further interpretation of the attached images is required.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as but not limited to abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, design of device, fit/sizing, lack of ingrowth, lifetime of device, and traumatic injury.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: UNKN EXTERNAL FIXATOR PIN
• Type of Device: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11276959
• MDR Text Key: 230210815
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-00934
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KTT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/28/2021

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 Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/03/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/08/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/28/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention