MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. META-TAN LAG/COMP KIT 80/75; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	71642680
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a meta tan removal surgery, when trying yo remove the meta-tan lag/comp kit 80/75 the connection part on the lag screw was broken.The surgery was completed, with 90 minutes delay, with a non-s+n back-up device.No injuries were reported.

• Brand Name: META-TAN LAG/COMP KIT 80/75
• 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: 20733142
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-02408
• Device Sequence Number: 8894050
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556132999
• UDI-Public: 885556132999
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K092748
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/20/2024

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
• Device Catalogue Number: 71642680
• 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: 10/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown