MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FAST FX STRUT FOR TSF MED; PIN, FIXATION, THREADED

Model Number	71070720
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/21/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a trauma procedure, when going to attach the fast fx strut for tsf med of the taylor spatial frame, it was found out that the struts are cross threaded and could not be lengthening.Instrument outside the patient.The procedure was completed without delay using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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 complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.At this time, we have no 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.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 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: FAST FX STRUT FOR TSF MED
• Common Device Name: PIN, FIXATION, THREADED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11810114
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04062
• Device Sequence Number: 14367297
• Product Code: JDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010443892
• UDI-Public: 03596010443892
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• PMA/510(K) Number: K994143
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/23/2021

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: 71070720
• Device Catalogue Number: 71070720
• Device Lot Number: 14KSM0157
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/21/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/11/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/23/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 40 YR