MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACUTE QC STRUT XSHORT; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Catalog Number	71935866
Medical Device Problem Codes	Separation Failure (2547); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an external fixation surgery, all acute struts were attached using speed nuts.However, an acute qc strut xshort was tightened at an angle, resulting in a speed nut getting crossed threaded.They had to break the strut to get it off, leaving the speed nut with a fragment of the strut still on the patient's frame.The frame was finished, and a new strut was placed on the patient unsterile in a different hole on the frame.This resulted in a 40 min to 1 hour delay.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Appropriate product code was assigned.Sections d2a and d2b were corrected.

• Brand Name: ACUTE QC STRUT XSHORT
• Common Device Name: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• 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: 23671076
• Report Number: 1020279-2025-01958
• Device Sequence Number: 15893053
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556807057
• UDI-Public: 885556807057
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K221792
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/09/2025

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: 71935866
• Device Lot Number: 23DSM0370
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/01/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/25/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SPEED NUT: 71935870, UNKNOWN.
• Patient Sex: Unknown