MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SUP MED CLAV LK PL 10H L 121MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71823402

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)

Event Date 03/29/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent surgery on (b)(6) 2021 for a clavicle fracture.On (b)(6) 2022 at night, while sleeping, he felt a click and pain in the left clavicle, he went to the consultation due to pain and, under confirmation with x-rays, there was fracture on the sup med clav lk pl 10h l 121mm.The patient was re-operated on (b)(6) 2022 to extract broken material and new osteosynthesis with a competitor device.The patient's current status is stable.

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 the middle of the device, rendering the device inoperative.Both of the fractured components were returned.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.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that a single unlabeled, undated image confirms the fracture of the plate at the fourth screw hole, the fourth screw hole is empty, and the fifth screw is not within the plate.As well as a continued non-union of the original fracture of the left clavicle seen which would increase the stress on the plate over the three months post op.Without comparison x-rays we are unable to determine if the clavicle fracture was adequately repaired in the primary surgery.The reported click and pain the patient reported in the left clavicle while sleeping, was likely the results of fatigue failure at three months likely due to this persistent non-union fracture, however, has not been confirmed.The impact to the patient was the pain and revision.Since the patient has been reported as stable, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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 and instructions for use document 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.Possible causes could include but not limited to traumatic injury, patient anatomy or excessive forces applied to implant.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: SUP MED CLAV LK PL 10H L 121MM
• 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: 14282797
• MDR Text Key: 290699913
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-02120
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556042014
• UDI-Public: 00885556042014
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K061352
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71823402
• Device Catalogue Number: 71823402
• Device Lot Number: 18JM18994
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/06/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/04/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2018
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 56 YR
• Patient Sex: Male