MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LAG SCREW DRIVER; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	71674067
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Two lot numbers were provided, 21acw3013 and 18acw1007, but it has not been confirmed which one corresponds to the fractured screwdriver.If any additional information is received, it will be sent in a supplemental report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an orif revision surgery, one (1) lag screw driver fractured when trying to thread the driver onto the lag screw.The broken piece was accounted for immediately.It was still attached to the driver when it happened, so it came off and didn¿t need to be retrieved.This occurred at a complex broken compression screw removal.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a s+n backup device.No injury was reported as a result of this issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4, h4: updated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that a piece of the threaded tip broke off.This piece was not returned.The lag screw driver portion of the device was not returned as well.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 part number 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.

• Brand Name: LAG SCREW DRIVER
• 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: 20613374
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-02302
• Device Sequence Number: 15337088
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010560605
• UDI-Public: 3596010560605
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/13/2024

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: 71674067
• Device Lot Number: 08GSP0012
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/24/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/22/2024; 11/20/2024; 12/09/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/26/2024; 11/28/2024; 12/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/03/2018
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown