MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. INTERTAN 10S 10MM X 26CM 125D LEFT; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	71675501
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event	12/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after an internal fixation surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2021, the patient experienced nail breakage.The nail had been broken at the lag screw hole part.This adverse event was solved by performing a revision surgery to explant the intertan 10s 10mm x 26cm 125d left on (b)(6) 2021.It is unknown current health status of patient.
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, it is noted within the attachments the no clinical/medical documentation is available.Without supporting medical documentation, a thorough medical assessment cannot be performed.In the event additional medical/clinical records are received, the clinical task may be re-opened, and a thorough assessment will be rendered at that time.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to traumatic injury or surgical technique.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.We consider this investigation closed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device did confirm the stated failure mode.The device was found to be fractured along the lag screw hole.Then, the device was cut for a total of four pieces.All of the pieces were returned.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that it is noted within the attachments the no clinical/medical documentation is available.Without supporting medical documentation, a thorough medical assessment cannot be performed.In the event additional medical/clinical records are received, the clinical task may be re-opened, and a thorough assessment will be rendered at that time.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.A contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated as the device shows signs of damage/wear.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.

• Brand Name: INTERTAN 10S 10MM X 26CM 125D LEFT
• 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 Key: 13212381
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-00160
• Device Sequence Number: 1505239
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556343746
• UDI-Public: 00885556343746
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K040212
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Device Explanted Year: 2021
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/28/2022

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71675501
• Device Catalogue Number: 71675501
• Device Lot Number: 21FM12337
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/22/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2022; 03/24/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/11/2022; 03/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/15/2021
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Unknown