MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FREEDOM CLAMP 10.5MM TO 10.5MM; PIN, FIXATION, THREADED

Model Number	71064002
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/13/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during surgery, the clamp was chipped upon clamping to the 10.5mm bar.The procedure was completed, without delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not harmed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).
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 device was found to be fractured along one of the clamping faces, rendering the device inoperable.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 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 no 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.Damage from misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.This is a single-use device and should be discarded after first use.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.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: FREEDOM CLAMP 10.5MM TO 10.5MM
• Common Device Name: PIN, FIXATION, THREADED
• 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: 13982985
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-01460
• Device Sequence Number: 17502730
• Product Code: JDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010519252
• UDI-Public: 03596010519252
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K994143
• 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): 04/29/2022

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: 71064002
• Device Catalogue Number: 71064002
• Device Lot Number: 20FSM0570
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/31/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/13/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/26/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/25/2020
• 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 Sex: Unknown