MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. META-TAN LAG SCREW DRIVER; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 71631440

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 02/24/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that during surgery of meta tan nail removal, the mating part on the lag screw broke ((b)(4)).Meta-tan lag screw driver inner rod bent and outer rod deformed ((b)(4)).Then, they tried to continue using lag screw driver, inner rod bent and outer rod deformed ((b)(4)).Then the surgeon drilled bone around the lag screw drilled and tried to removing a lag screw with a pench.The lag screw could not removed.They gave up removing the lag screw and the nail.3 hours surgical delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspections of the returned device confirms the lag screw driver is deformed and the lag screw rod is bent.The device exhibits signs of significant wear and use.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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 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.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause 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.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: META-TAN LAG SCREW DRIVER
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11510080
• MDR Text Key: 240639426
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02210
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556158340
• UDI-Public: 00885556158340
• 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,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/17/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71631440
• Device Catalogue Number: 71631440
• Device Lot Number: 20CSP0003
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1