MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 3MMX1000MM BALL TP GDE RD; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	71631626
Medical Device Problem Codes	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated product was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed a pronounced hole in the packaging, with the guide rod sticking out of said hole.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 based on the historical data revealed a similar event 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 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.According to the packaging sequence, the guide rod should be fully inserted into the foam end cap on both ends.The guide with the foams should be placed inside the pouch and sealed as close to the end cap as possible to prevent the detachment of end caps during transit.A new packaging upgrade is in progress, which will mitigate the occurrence of this type of failure.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include damage during shipping, mishandling and/or storage.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during set-up for an intertan procedure, when opening disposables nurse identified that the 3mmx1000mm ball tp gde rd had a hole in the sterile packaging.This was identified prior to giving to scrub nurse, so was just handed off.Surgery was performed, without any delay, with a back-up device.As this happened before surgery, patient was not yet involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal reference number: (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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.Visual inspection confirmed the stated failure mode a review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.A complaint history review revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, and a similar event for the batch.A review of the risk management file found this failure mode has been previously identified and the risk level is within anticipated limits.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet specifications at the time of manufacture.While we were unable to identify a definitive root cause for the reported event, factors that could contribute to this issue include damage due to mishandling during shipping or storage.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.H6 (investigation conclusions) and h10 (roi).

• Brand Name: 3MMX1000MM BALL TP GDE RD
• 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: 19885711
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-01486
• Device Sequence Number: 4145203
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010529107
• UDI-Public: 03596010529107
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123055
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/26/2024

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: 71631626
• Device Lot Number: 22CSM0208
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided; 12/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2024; 12/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/08/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown