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

Model Number	71070720
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/28/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during trauma surgery, the bolts of three fast fx strut for tsf med broke while trying to tighten the struts by using the wrench (outside the patient).There were no delays and the procedure was finished with smith and nephew back up devices.The patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not received for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The shipping information was provided and all efforts were made to locate the device but we have no evidence that it was ever received by the complaint investigation team for evaluation.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed batch; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.This is a single use device, damage from misuse, excessive cleaning 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: 11825829
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04322
• Device Sequence Number: 3610696
• 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
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/25/2021

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: 20JSM0239
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/28/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/24/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 64 YR