MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FREEDOM CLAMP 10.5MM TO 10.5MM; PIN, FIXATION, THREADED

Model Number	71064002
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an orthopedic external fixation, the freedom clamp 10.5mm to 10.5mm.Broke when surgeon tried to tighten it.Instruments were outside the patient.There was no more than 30min delay and procedure was completed with the same device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device broke along one of the threads.One of the clamping mechanisms was not returned.The device shows signs of extensive 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.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Damage from misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.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 is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: FREEDOM CLAMP 10.5MM TO 10.5MM
• Common Device Name: PIN, FIXATION, THREADED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11522599
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02223
• Device Sequence Number: 3945658
• Product Code: JDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010519252
• UDI-Public: 03596010519252
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K994143
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/25/2021

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: 71064002
• Device Catalogue Number: 71064002
• Device Lot Number: 18EM15851
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/09/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/24/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/24/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1