MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VLP TI 2.0MM X 8MM LCK SCR T6 S-T NS; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 74412008N

Device Problem Positioning Problem (3009)

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

Event Date 02/24/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during endo procedure, the vlp ti 2.0mm x 8mm lck scr t6 s-t ns could not be adjusted easily to the plate and to the bone.Procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with the same device.No other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months 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 a fit/ sizing issue or poor insertion 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: VLP TI 2.0MM X 8MM LCK SCR T6 S-T NS
• Type of Device: PLATE, 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: 13795460
• MDR Text Key: 287336226
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-01224
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556383643
• UDI-Public: 00885556383643
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K132886
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74412008N
• Device Catalogue Number: 74412008N
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/08/2022
• 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 Sex: Male