MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 4.5MM L-D FEM LK PL13H R 286MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71800113

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

Patient Problem Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Date 02/20/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference number: case(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after a 4.5mm l-d fem lk pl13h r 286mm plate had been implanted, the fracture was radiologically seen as displaced and not consolidated.There was also evidence of screw breakage and loosening at the distal part.A revision surgery was performed to address the adverse event.Upon plate extraction, it was evident that all locking screws in the distal area were loose: they were not locked in the plate.All hardware was successfully removed and replaced with an intertan nail.The patient outcome is unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation but the pictures were reviewed, and the loosening and break were confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the provided analysis of the three undated, unlabeled radiographs confirms the non-consolidated femur fracture and three loose distal locking screws but no not indicate a root cause for the screws not being locked.Based on the information provided, the patient denies fall/or trauma.Therefore, without the requested relevant medical documentation, primary/revision report, post implantation radiographs or the devices the clinical root cause of the reported failure cannot be determined.Per the follow-up report, all the material and the broken screws were removed and replaced with an intertan nail without complications and the patient is doing fine.Therefore, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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 complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, fit/sizing issue, lack of ingrowth, lifetime of device, patient condition, surgical technique used or user/procedural variance.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device did not confirm the stated failure mode.The device has scratches along the surface likely from extraction.A few of the devices screw holes also has burrs which were likely from the insertion of the lock screws.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that the provided analysis of the three undated, unlabeled radiographs confirms the non-consolidated femur fracture and three loose distal locking screws but no not indicate a root cause for the screws not being locked.Based on the information provided, the patient denies fall/or trauma.Therefore, without the requested relevant medical documentation, primary/revision report, post implantation radiographs or the devices the clinical root cause of the reported failure cannot be determined.Per the follow-up report, all the material and the broken screws were removed and replaced with an intertan nail without complications and the patient is doing fine.Therefore, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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 complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to traumatic injury or surgical technique.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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.Additional information: d3.

• Brand Name: 4.5MM L-D FEM LK PL13H R 286MM
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11479338
• MDR Text Key: 239672163
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02137
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010520098
• UDI-Public: 03596010520098
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K092015
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71800113
• Device Catalogue Number: 71800113
• Device Lot Number: 20BM25314
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/27/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 55 YR