MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. META RETRO FEM NAIL 11.5 X 38; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	71653238
Medical Device Problem Codes	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal reference number: (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 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 a trauma surgery, the internal packaging of one (1) meta retro fem nail 11.5 × 38 was found to be damaged, appearing ratty and torn.The outer box was reported to be intact, and the hard plastic sterilization seal was also reported as intact; however, the plastic appeared torn and partially opened when the box was opened.Staff chose not to risk potential contamination of the plastic pieces from the internal packaging entering the patient.The procedure was completed after a minor, non-significant delay using a similar s+n backup product.No injury was reported as a result of this issue.

• Brand Name: META RETRO FEM NAIL 11.5 X 38
• Common Device Name: NAIL, 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: 24196374
• Report Number: 1020279-2026-00118
• Device Sequence Number: 10177740
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010548443
• UDI-Public: 3596010548443
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K210980
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/29/2026

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: 71653238
• Device Lot Number: 18BM17515
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/01/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2018
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown