MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. META-TAN 11.5MM X 42CM RIGHT; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71640742
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
Date of Event	01/01/1901
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, 7 months after a procedure had been performed with trigen traptan 11.5mm x 42cm right to treat a simple long bone fracture in the midshaft region of the femur, the patient reported some limited pain and the general outcome was not successful, as the fracture was not completely reduced.A revision surgery was performed to treat this adverse event.The trigen traptan 11.5mm x 42cm right was explanted and exchanged with an unspecified nail, with the subsequent union of the fracture.It is unknown how much time took to achieve the reported final outcome.This incident was noticed in a retrospective post-market clinical follow up activity (pmcf) where anonymized data summarizing outcomes were gathered; therefore, additional information is not known and it is not possible to collect it.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, this incident was noticed in a retrospective post-market clinical follow up activity (pmcf) where anonymized data summarizing outcomes were gathered; therefore, additional information is not known and it is not possible to collect it.Without adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint, a thorough medical assessment cannot be performed.If additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed device.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents 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.Possible causes could include but are not limited to implant positioning, traumatic injury, patient anatomy, lack of ingrowth or post operative healing issue.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 11.5MM X 42CM RIGHT
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12512602
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07060
• Device Sequence Number: 19602619
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556341490
• UDI-Public: 00885556341490
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K092748
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/14/2021

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71640742
• Device Catalogue Number: 71640742
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/31/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/13/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/14/2021
• 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: Hospitalization; Other