MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PERI-LOC 4.5MM TI L-D FEM PL 10H R 230MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71860110

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)

Event Date 08/31/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that after a fracture fixation with peri-loc 4.5mm ti l-d fem pl 10h r 230mm, a non-union with plate fracture was reported.An unplanned revision surgery was performed to address this event.After revision surgery subsequent union was reported.Additional details are unknown.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Results of investigation: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the data presented in this article reported a non-union with plate fracture following a fracture fixation with peri-loc 4.5mm ti l-d fem pl 10h r 230mm.Per the complaint, an unplanned revision surgery was performed with a subsequent union was also reported.However, as the data collection has been done retrospectively and is anonymized, further details on how this adverse event was treated are unknown.Without clinically relevant patient-specific supporting documentation, a thorough medical investigation could not be performed.The root cause and/or patient outcome beyond that which was documented in the article could not be confirmed nor concluded; therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed device for the same failure mode.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.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to traumatic injury or surgical technique.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: PERI-LOC 4.5MM TI L-D FEM PL 10H R 230MM
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12512781
• MDR Text Key: 272693041
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07066
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010640185
• UDI-Public: 03596010640185
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K083032
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Study,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/22/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71860110
• Device Catalogue Number: 71860110
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/05/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Other