MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRIGEN MAX RULER FOR 900MM GUIDE ROD; TAPE, MEASURING, RULERS AND CALIPERS

Catalog Number	72502005
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: 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 an internal fixation surgery, while attempting to measure for implant length through the channel reamer, the tip of one (1) trigen max ruler for 900mm guide rod came off, rendering the ruler unusable.All pieces were recovered, and no pieces fell inside the patient.The procedure was resumed after a non-significant surgical delay using an alternative method of measuring to determine correct length.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H2: additional information in d4 & h4.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed that the device presents with the threaded end of the outer shaft fractured off the device.The device is worn from use.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 for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.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: d4.

• Brand Name: TRIGEN MAX RULER FOR 900MM GUIDE ROD
• Common Device Name: TAPE, MEASURING, RULERS AND CALIPERS
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 22802110
• Report Number: 1020279-2025-01393
• Device Sequence Number: 8959964
• Product Code: FTY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556895771
• UDI-Public: 885556895771
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 09/10/2025

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: 72502005
• Device Lot Number: 24LCT0007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/13/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2025; 09/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2025; 09/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/19/2025
• 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