MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. NAIL PROX DROP; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71751131
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an inspection in the warehouse it was noticed the failure of defective devices.It was noticed that the nail prox drop ((b)(4)) has a defective attachment.Four genesis ii tibial alignment spiked fixation rod ((b)(4)), the screwdriver release handle ((b)(4)), the journey ii bcs articular insert trial size 5-6 9mm right ((b)(4)) , the journey ii bcs articular insert trial size 5-6 9mm left ((b)(4)), 0 deg 32 mm trial 48 mm ((b)(4)), the honeycomb ((b)(4)), the box chisel ((b)(4)), journey ii bcs articular insert trial size 1-2 11 mm right ((b)(4)), the lag screw 3.2 guide pin sleeve ((b)(4)), the medium hexdriver ((b)(4)), the subtroc lag screw driver ((b)(4)), the accord dual ended hex driver ((b)(4)) two thin osteo blade 8x3 ((b)(4)), the thin osteo blade 12x3 ((b)(4)) and the journey dcf ap fem cut blk 4 ((b)(4)) were noticed cracked.The nail prox drop ((b)(4)), the meta anterior drop ((b)(4)), the mi z handle acet reamer ((b)(4)) and two thin osteo blade 8x3 ((b)(4)) were noticed broken.No case involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, a product analysis could not be performed at this time and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of the device history records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or 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: NAIL PROX DROP
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116 ; UK 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11593365
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-02497
• Device Sequence Number: 19737139
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010515438
• UDI-Public: 03596010515438
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122170
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2021

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: 71751131
• Device Catalogue Number: 71751131
• Device Lot Number: 17CCL0002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1