MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC VALOR SCREW 5.0MM X 45MM LEN ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 4151150045

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)

Event Date 10/18/2021

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 patient experienced redness and swelling lower leg and ankle. It was also noted that the im nail loosened and caused infection that led to a nonunion of the ankle fusion site. It required removal of the im nail with bone biopsies and placement of abx cement nail. In addition to that the patient was given iv antibiotics for 6 weeks followed with revision of ankle fusion with external fixator.

• Brand Name: VALOR SCREW 5.0MM X 45MM LEN
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 13524934
• MDR Text Key: 289299476
• Report Number: 3010667733-2022-00076
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K090857
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/14/2022

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

• Device Model Number: 4151150045
• Device Catalogue Number: 4151150045
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2022
• 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 Treatment Data

Date Received: 02/14/2022 Patient Sequence Number: 1