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

Model Number 71674068

Device Problems Material Deformation (2976); Naturally Worn (2988)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/04/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during a trauma procedure, it was noticed that the following instruments of the trigen¿ intertan¿ instrument set are warped due to wear and tear over past 3 years: lag screw drill sleeve (case: (b)(4)), intertan 3.2mm guiide pin sleeve (case: (b)(4)), lag screw tap (case: (b)(4)), lag screw driver (case: (b)(4)), compression screw hexdriver (case: (b)(4)), subtroc lag screw driver (case: (b)(4)), 130 rad drill gde drop (case: (b)(4)), unknown trigen instrument (case: (b)(4)), unknown trigen instrument (case: (b)(4)).The procedure was able to be completed with the same device.Surgery was greater than 30mins delayed.Patient was not harmed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated device, used in treatment, was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned subtroc lag screw driver confirms the device is warped with excessive wear usage.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.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.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: SUBTROC LAG SCREW DRIVER
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11861867
• MDR Text Key: 251921666
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04565
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560612
• UDI-Public: 03596010560612
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K122170
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/01/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674068
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674068
• Device Lot Number: 07GSP0015
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/04/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/04/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/21/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/01/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/01/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1