MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LAG SCREW LENGTH GAUGE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71674558
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/30/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an internal fixation surgery, the blade of a lag screw length gauge broke.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.There was no patient involvement reported, or further complications.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an internal fixation surgery, the blade of a lag screw length gauge broke.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.There was no patient involvement reported, or further complications.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the stated failure mode.The blade inside the device is broke.The device shows excessive wear and tear rendering the device inoperative.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device, but no similar events for the batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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 revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are 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.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an internal fixation surgery, the blade of a lag screw length gauge broke.No pieces from the instrument fell into patient.Surgery was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.No further complications were reported.

• Brand Name: LAG SCREW LENGTH GAUGE
• 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: 13267713
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-00233
• Device Sequence Number: 19218966
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556363393
• UDI-Public: 00885556363393
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122170
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/11/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674558
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674558
• Device Lot Number: 16GM18784
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/11/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/30/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/30/2021; 02/10/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/17/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/02/2022; 02/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/28/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown