MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIGEN SURESHOT DISTAL TARGETING SYST INSTR; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 01/01/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Distal interlocking screw placement in the femur: free-hand versus electromagnetic assisted technique (sureshot)." it was documented on the paper that during surgery, 3 smith & nephew sureshot devices presented misguide screw.It is unknown how this issue was resolved.

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 confirms 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; therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted at this time.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 actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: TRIGEN SURESHOT DISTAL TARGETING SYST INSTR
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11331960
• MDR Text Key: 231962687
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-01365
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OLO
• 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: 06/22/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/16/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/17/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Other; Required Intervention