MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CONQUEST FN 7.5MMX90MM P-L SCR 20MM THD; APPLIANCE, FIX, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE CMBNTN, MLTPL CMONNT

Model Number 75808001L

Device Problem Premature Separation (4045)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Date 05/19/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after an internal fixation was performed on an unspecified date, the patient experienced a nonunion fracture and the top screw on a conquest fn lck pl 1h l 60mm was noticed to be backing out.It is unknown how this adverse event was solved.Current health status of patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation but the images were reviewed, and the backing of the screws and the non union was confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, based on the information provided, the definitive clinical root cause of reported adverse events could not be determined.It can¿t be confirmed if the back-out of the screw was a result of micromotion from the non-union or if the non-union was a result of the screw back out.According to the report, this adverse event was resolved when the surgeon removed the conquest fn 7.5mmx90mm p-l scr 20mm thd and reportedly, the patient is doing better.The impact to the patient beyond that which has already been reported cannot be confirmed nor concluded.Should any additional relevant medical information be provided, this case would be re-assessed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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 instructions for use documents for conquest fn revealed that repeated stress in patients with nonunion, could cause the appliance to pull out of bone.Also, the warnings section establishes that improper positioning of the components may result in fracture of the bone.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.Possible causes could include but not limited to traumatic injury, surgical technique, size of device or user/procedural variance.The contribution of the device to the reported incident could be corroborated as it was required a revision surgery to treat this event.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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: CONQUEST FN 7.5MMX90MM P-L SCR 20MM THD
• Type of Device: APPLIANCE, FIX, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE CMBNTN, MLTPL CMONNT
• 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: 14637514
• MDR Text Key: 293639039
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-02808
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556530245
• UDI-Public: 00885556530245
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K152686
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/08/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 75808001L
• Device Catalogue Number: 75807090
• Device Lot Number: 19APU0019A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/05/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2021
• 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: 75808001 / CONQUEST FN LCK PL 1H L 60MM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Female