MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MEDIUM HEXDRIVER; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	71631066
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a trigen retrograde nailing, the capture mechanism tip of a medium hexdriver snapped and was retrieved using tweezers.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: h6 (component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions), h8 (use of the device).Results of investigation: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that a piece of the threaded tip of the hexdriver shaft broke off.This piece was not returned.The hexdriver shaft and hex driver were both returned.The device shows signs of extensive wear and use.This inspection was conducted by naked eye.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.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.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 evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.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 for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.Corrected data: d9&h3 (sample returned for analysis).

• Brand Name: MEDIUM HEXDRIVER
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 19689337
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-01317
• Device Sequence Number: 20621956
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010478443
• UDI-Public: 03596010478443
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122170
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/16/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71631066
• Device Lot Number: 20MM05769
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/09/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown