MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GUIDE PIN TRO PT 1.3 X140; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	128047
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an internal fixation surgery, one (1) guide pin tro pt 1.3 x140 was inserted into bone.When trying to remove to reposition, the device broke into small fragments.Each time the device was attempted to be removed, would break shorter and shorter.Multiple power tools attempted with same result.Eventually the device was so short surgeon had to use pliers to remove after reaming over wire to make space for pliers.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up.The procedure required additional anesthesia.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known risks with the device itself or with its use 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 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.

• Brand Name: GUIDE PIN TRO PT 1.3 X140
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 23523542
• Report Number: 1020279-2025-01875
• Device Sequence Number: 9785851
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010082565
• UDI-Public: 3596010082565
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/11/2025

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: 128047
• Device Lot Number: 24MNX0036B
• 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: 10/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/26/2025
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown