MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC SALVATION WIRE 2MM; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Model Number SEF20000

Device Problem Unintended System Motion (1430)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/28/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other additional information is available.More detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.The device history record could not be reviewed because the affected lot number was not communicated.If any further information is provided, the investigation report will be updated.

Event Description

It was reported that the external fixator had loosened.The wire was exchanged to tighten up the external fixator.

Manufacturer Narrative

More detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.There are many clinical factors that can affect the results of any surgery, such as surgical technique, pre-operative and post-operative care, the implant, patient pathology and daily activity.Medical profession reviewed the received information and noted: based on received initial op report, the initial surgery was well described in detail and revealed no complications.In addition, no such conclusions can be drawn from the documents received about irregularities that could indicate why these wires had come loose postoperatively.For further analysis, sequential x-ray taken over time could be helpful.A review of the device history was not possible because the lot number was not communicated.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Indications of material, manufacturing, or design related problems were unable to be identified as the catalog number and lot number were not communicated.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.

Event Description

It was reported that the external fixator had loosened.The wire was exchanged to tighten up the external fixator.

• Brand Name: SALVATION WIRE 2MM
• Type of Device: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC; 1023 cherry rd; memphis TN 38117
• Manufacturer (Section G): WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.; 11576 memphis arlington rd; arlington TN 38002
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 13523596
• MDR Text Key: 285550429
• Report Number: 3010667733-2022-00063
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840420160478
• UDI-Public: 00840420160478
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K150004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: SEF20000
• Device Catalogue Number: SEF20000
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 57 KG