MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN TRIGEN HINDFOOT FUSION NAIL IMPL; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

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

Patient Problem Implant Pain (4561)

Event Date 06/30/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after a primary trauma surgery had been performed on the patient's left hindfoot on (b)(6) 2017, 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 talar (x1) region to treat a post-traumatic ankle & subtalar arthritis and an equinus contracture, the patient experienced pain localized in the tibial interlocking screws area.An additional surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2017 to remove both proximal tibial screws.There is no confirmation on whether both screws were replaced with additional screws.Despite of this incident, the patient experienced a complete fusion of the treated hindfoot joints 9 months postoperatively, as confirmed by x-ray assessment.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.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 not limited to traumatic injury, joint tightness, material in use, patient reaction or loss of sterility.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: UNKN TRIGEN HINDFOOT FUSION NAIL IMPL
• Type of Device: 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: 12787263
• MDR Text Key: 280585655
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07976
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/10/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/10/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/09/2021
• 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): Other
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 69 KG