MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 4.5MM L-D FEM LK PL8H R 193MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71800108

Device Problem Malposition of Device (2616)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 10/19/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after an internal fixation surgery performed on (b)(6) 2021 on (b)(6) 2021 the 4.5mm lat dist femur lck pl 8h r 193mm and four proximal screws were repositioned.On (b)(6) 2022 patient underwent a revision surgery due to 4.5mm lat dist femur lck pl 8h r 193mm fracture.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.The pictures provided were reviewed and could not confirm the alleged reposition of the device.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, based on the limited information provided, the clinical root cause of the surgical repositioning and the subsequent breakage of the device cannot be concluded.The persistent non-healed fracture as well as 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 based on the information provided.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.A review of complaint history based on the historical data revealed similar events for the listed batch, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A review of the instructions for use for this device revealed in warnings section that the correct selection of device components is extremely important.The appropriate type and size should be selected for the patient.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.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 but not limited to procedural/user error, surgical complication, fit/sizing issue or procedural variance.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 4.5MM L-D FEM LK PL8H R 193MM
• 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: 14738321
• MDR Text Key: 294860734
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-03038
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010520074
• UDI-Public: 03596010520074
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CI
• PMA/PMN Number: K092015
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 07/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71800108
• Device Catalogue Number: 71800108
• Device Lot Number: 20EM02017
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/25/2020
• 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: PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 CRTX SCREW 28MM S-T; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 28MM S-T; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 30MM S-T; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 66MM S-T; PERI-LOC 4.5MM T25 LOCK SCREW 68MM S-T
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 76 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 70 KG