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

Model Number	71701016L
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Abscess (1690)
Date of Event	03/15/2013
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
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) 2012, in which a hfn 10mm x 16cm left nail was implanted along with three screws placed across the proximal tibial (x2) and distal transverse (x1) region to treat an ankle charcot neuroarthropathy, the patient experienced a deep abscess.An additional surgery was performed on 15(b)(6) 2013 to treat this adverse event.During this procedure, an incision and debridement was performed, and the implants were removed.It is unknown whether additional prosthesis were implanted in exchange.A complete fusion was confirmed by x-ray assessment 6.5 months postoperatively, although it is unknown if the reported time frame is related to the primary surgery or to the additional intervention performed.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
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.A review of complaint history did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.The instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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 overuse or excessive pressure on the joint, injury, infection and/or patient condition.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: 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: 12796181
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08046
• Device Sequence Number: 5112287
• 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: 2012
• Device Explanted Year: 2013
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/27/2022

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: 01/27/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2022
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNKN TRIGEN HINDFOOT FUSION NAIL IMPL; UNKN TRIGEN HINDFOOT FUSION NAIL IMPL; UNKN TRIGEN HINDFOOT FUSION NAIL IMPL
• Patient Age: 50 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 75 KG