MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GUIDE BOLT; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 71654506

Device Problem Failure to Align (2522)

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

Event Date 05/17/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during internal fixation surgery, the surgeon stated that it was difficult to line up properly a guide bolt (case: (b)(6)) and a std drill guide (case: (b)(6)) during the case.A surgical delay of approximately 2 minutes occurred due to this issue, and a smith and nephew backup devices were available to conclude the procedure.No patient injury was reported due to this issue.

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 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.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.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the devices, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.The visual inspection of the guide bolts confirms the stated failure.There is significant damage and wear to the threads causing them to not function as intended.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.These devices are reusable instruments 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.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 warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: GUIDE BOLT
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11962593
• MDR Text Key: 255046108
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-05055
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010585868
• UDI-Public: 03596010585868
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 10/15/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/08/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71654506
• Device Catalogue Number: 71654506
• Device Lot Number: 12LMO9857
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/23/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1