MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. NAIL CAP 15MM; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	71634015
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/10/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a fixation of a tibia fracture, a nail cap 15mm broke.This nail did not break inside the patient.The procedure was completed, without delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed beyond the reported issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a fixation of a tibia fracture, a nail cap 15mm broke.This nail did not break inside the patient.The procedure was completed, without delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed beyond the reported issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.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 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.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.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 poor insertion technique 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.

• Brand Name: NAIL CAP 15MM
• 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: 13389367
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-00368
• Device Sequence Number: 16598664
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010495747
• UDI-Public: 03596010495747
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K981529
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/25/2022

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: 71634015
• Device Catalogue Number: 71634015
• Device Lot Number: 18EM17902
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/10/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/24/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/23/2018
• 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
• Patient Age: 34 YR
• Patient Sex: Female