MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LAG SCREW LENGTH GAUGE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71674558
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/25/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during trauma surgery, the lag screw length gauge broke outside of the patient.There was no delays and the procedure was finished with a smith and nephew back up device.No patient was harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.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.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.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further investigation warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: LAG SCREW LENGTH GAUGE
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11816841
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04144
• Device Sequence Number: 14258940
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556363393
• UDI-Public: 00885556363393
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/14/2021

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: 71674558
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674558
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/14/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1