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

Model Number	71674523
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/27/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the lag screw drill sleeve and the intertan 3.2mm guide pin sleeve are sticking together, so they won't slide properly.No injury to the patient reported.Is it unknown how the procedure was finished, when the event occur and if there was a delay.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The device has burrs and gouges that would cause the device not to functional correctly and stick to a mating device.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 have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.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.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.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: LAG SCREW DRILL SLEEVE
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11820389
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04225
• Device Sequence Number: 3792279
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556363249
• UDI-Public: 00885556363249
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122170
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: foreign,health professional,o
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/16/2021

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: 71674523
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674523
• Device Lot Number: 16JCT0013
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/26/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/27/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/16/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1