MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 3.0MM CANNULATED SCREW 26MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	71103226S
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
Date of Event	06/21/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal reference number: case(b)(4).H10: smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a medial epicondyle on a distal humerus, when inserting the 3.0mm cannulated screw 26mm, it took an x-ray when the screw was 2/3 of the way in and noticed the self drilling tip broke off.The tip was in the patient.Tip of screw was left inside patient's bone.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a s+n back-up device.No other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the subject device was not delivered to the address indicated; therefore, it was not made available to the designated complaint unit and thus a physical product evaluation could not be performed.However, the photographs were reviewed, and revealed that the tip of the screw fractured.The device shows signs of use.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, a review of the provided fluoroscopic images confirms the reported event, but does not provide a clinical root cause of the breakage.The cannulated screws are implantable devices that are made of 316l stainless steel.Since the broken pieces are retained in the patient¿s bone, the potential for micro-motion and/or migration is unlikely.The patient impact beyond the non-significant surgical delay cannot be determined.However, it was reported the surgery was completed with a back-up device without further complications.Device batch number was not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for fracture fixation devices revealed that breaking implant components as a probable cause of unbalance muscle forces, subtrochanteric fractures and osteotomies place extreme loads on implants has been identified as warnings.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.According with material specification, the quality and manufacture of special quality stainless steel cannulated bar shall be controlled.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include size selected, surgical technique or excessive forces.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: 3.0MM CANNULATED SCREW 26MM
• Common Device Name: 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: 17321231
• Report Number: 1020279-2023-01445
• Device Sequence Number: 6534183
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010623904
• UDI-Public: 03596010623904
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K210837
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/28/2023

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71103226S
• Device Catalogue Number: 71103226S
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/21/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/23/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/13/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 12 YR
• Patient Sex: Male