MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HFN 10MMX16CM LEFT; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71701016L
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); Malunion of Bone (4529); Implant Pain (4561)
Date of Event	02/13/2015
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a primary trauma surgery had been performed on the patient's left hindfoot on (b)(6) 2014, in which a hfn 10mm x 16cm left nail was implanted along with four screws placed across the proximal tibial (x2), distal transverse (x1) and distal posteroanterior (x1) region to treat primary osteoarthritis of the ankle and subtalar joints, the patient experienced an ankle joint nonunion, a fracture of the nail through the talar screw hole and pain in the transverse heel distal screw.An additional surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2015 to remove the transverse heel screw, but there is no confirmation whether the nail and/or some or all of the rest of the screws were explanted.There is also no confirmation on whether an additional screw and/or nail been implanted in exchange of the explanted screw.The reported 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
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, no relevant supporting clinical information could be provided to assist with this clinical investigation as the data collected from the post-market clinical follow up activity (pmcf) was anonymous.The patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, fit/sizing issue, lack of ingrowth, lifetime of device, and/or traumatic injury.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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: HFN 10MMX16CM LEFT
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 12787035
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07971
• Device Sequence Number: 3808035
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010543127
• UDI-Public: 03596010543127
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043052
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2014
• Device Explanted Year: 2015
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/16/2022

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: 71701016L
• Device Catalogue Number: 71701016L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/15/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/10/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 56 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 118 KG