MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN TRAUMA PLATE AND SCREW INSTR; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number UNKN02500100

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

Patient Problems Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Physical Asymmetry (4573)

Event Date 02/24/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after an intertan trauma surgery the patient healed, but wanted the unspecified screws out due to lateral prominence.A revision surgery was performed to address this event.The current status of patient¿s health is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the devices, used in treatment, were not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical / medical investigation concluded that, no relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation.The patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but not limited to surgical technique used, size of devices or user/procedural variance.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual products involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the devices 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.

• Brand Name: UNKN TRAUMA PLATE AND SCREW INSTR
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11548671
• MDR Text Key: 241674304
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02318
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 08/10/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKN02500100
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/23/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/15/2021; 08/09/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/14/2021; 08/10/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 60 YR