MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ALIGNMENT TOWER; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71674018
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, an alignment tower cracked.Incident occurred during a nail surgery, with instruments outside the patient.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.No patient information is available.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, the product analysis and the reported event could not be confirmed at this time.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: ALIGNMENT TOWER
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11497574
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02186
• Device Sequence Number: 2980180
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560506
• UDI-Public: 03596010560506
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122170
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674018
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674018
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/23/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/16/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1