MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. META-TAN DROP; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71631452
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/18/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an internal fixation surgery, the compression screw could not go through the nail.It is unknown whether the meta-tan drill guide, the meta-tan drop, the meta-tan comp screw drill or the meta-tan comp screw starter drill caused this problem.A change in surgical technique was required to complete the procedure without any delay.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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.

• Brand Name: META-TAN DROP
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12271576
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-06143
• Device Sequence Number: 4486256
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556399798
• UDI-Public: 00885556399798
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/06/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71631452
• Device Catalogue Number: 71631452
• Device Lot Number: 15LSP0013
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/03/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/06/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention