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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LAG/COMP SCREW KIT 100/95; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LAG/COMP SCREW KIT 100/95; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE Back to Search Results
Model Number 71677095
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event 12/02/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after trauma surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2021, the patient experienced backing out of compression screw.The observation was made on (b)(6) 2021.This adverse event was treated by conducting a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021.Patient's current health status is unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3,h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device did not confirm the stated failure mode.A dimensional evaluation could not confirm the stated failure mode.The device was found to be within specification.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that per subsequent e-mail, no relevant clinical information will be provided.Therefore, a thorough medical investigation cannot be rendered nor can the clinical root cause of the reported failure be determined.The impact to the patient beyond that which has already been reported cannot be confirmed nor concluded.Should any additional relevant clinical information be provided, this case would be re-assessed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we do not have reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use document revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.Possible causes could include but not limited to traumatic injury, patient anatomy or abnormal loading of limb.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
 
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Brand Name
LAG/COMP SCREW KIT 100/95
Common Device Name
NAIL, 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 Key13081686
Report Number1020279-2021-08842
Device Sequence Number14607583
Product Code JDS
UDI-Device Identifier03596010563316
UDI-Public03596010563316
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K040212
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2021
Device Explanted Year2021
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/28/2022
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 Number71677095
Device Catalogue Number71677100
Device Lot Number21ET50518
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/03/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/22/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/23/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/28/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured05/19/2021
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 A
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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