MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 80MM S-T; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 72442484N

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Non-union Bone Fracture (2369); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 02/25/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after an internal fixation surgery, the evos 2.4mm y-plate 5 hole head 7 hole shaft fractured.It is unknown how this situation was resolved, as well as the current health status of the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after an internal fixation surgery performed on (b)(6) 2022, it was noticed with x-rays on (b)(6) 2022 that the the peri-loc 4.5mm t25 locking screw 30mm self-tapping and the peri-loc 4.5mm t25 locking screw 74mm self-tapping fractured.This was treated via revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022.Current health status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device shows the top of the 80mm screw has broken off, rendering the device inoperative.A review of complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.The clinical/medical evaluation concluded that with the limited information provided, the clinical root cause of the breakage of the screws is likely related to the persistent fracture as well complications from the injury and repair that had to be revised over the previous year cannot be ruled out as reasons for the persistent femoral fracture and what is likely fatigue failure of the device.The patient¿s weight bearing status and subject activity level, which were not provided, cannot be ruled out as contributing factors to the reported events as well.The patient impact beyond the revision cannot be determined.No further clinical 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 revealed this failure mode was previously identified.A review of ifu for evos¿ plating system revealed in warnings section that it is extremely important to select the appropriate size and type components.Failure to use the largest possible components or improper positioning may result in loosening, bending, cracking, or fracture of the device or bone or both.Besides, precaution section establishes that intraoperative fracture or breaking of instruments can occur.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.As the device broke and it can no longer fit its purpose, the contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to traumatic injury, surgical technique, or implant failure.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.

Event Description

It was reported that, after an internal fixation surgery performed on (b)(6) 2022, it was noticed with x-rays on (b)(6) 2022 that two peri-loc 4.5mm t25 locking screw 80mm self-tapping fractured.This was treated via revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022.Current health status of the patient is unknown.

• Brand Name: PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 80MM S-T
• Type of Device: SCREW, 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: 14605077
• MDR Text Key: 293432247
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-02753
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556071908
• UDI-Public: 00885556071908
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CI
• PMA/PMN Number: K082516
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/19/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72442484N
• Device Catalogue Number: 73827080
• Device Lot Number: 20FM12490
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2021
• 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
• Treatment: 4.5MM L-D FEM LK PL8H R 193MM / 71800108; 72442484 - EVOS 2.4MM Y-PLATE 5 HOLE HD 7 HOLE SFT; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 CRTX SCREW 40MM S-T / 73826040; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 30MM S-T; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 34MM S-T / 73827034; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 36MM S-T / 73827036; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 40MM S-T / 73827040; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 74MM S-T; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 80MM S-T; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 80MM S-T / 73827080
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 49 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 80 KG