MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. META-TAN LAG SCREW DRILL SLEEVE; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	71631418
Medical Device Problem Codes	Unstable (1667); Failure to Align (2522)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/26/2026
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 a thr surgery, a meta-tan lag screw drill sleeve was loose within the meta-tan drop.The looseness caused to much variance during the guide pin insertion, which allowed the guide pin to miss the targeted nail.The guide pin shot anterior to the nail aperture but also was able to be manipulated to hit posterior as well.The procedure was successfully resumed, after a non-significant delay, using the same device.The current status of the patient is unknown, but no other complications were reported, and no additional medical/surgical intervention was needed due to the incident.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).Section b5 was corrected.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an internal fixation surgery of a hip fracture, a meta-tan lag screw drill sleeve was loose within the meta-tan drop.The looseness caused to much variance during the guide pin insertion, which allowed the guide pin to miss the targeted nail.The guide pin shot anterior to the nail aperture but also was able to be manipulated to hit posterior as well.The procedure was successfully resumed, after a non-significant delay, using the same device.The current status of the patient is unknown, but no other complications were reported, and no additional medical/surgical intervention was needed due to the incident.

• Brand Name: META-TAN LAG SCREW DRILL SLEEVE
• 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: 24434126
• Report Number: 1020279-2026-00264
• Device Sequence Number: 13336690
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556158425
• UDI-Public: 885556158425
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/22/2026

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: 71631418
• Device Lot Number: 15MCT0018
• 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: 01/26/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/13/2016
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: META-TAN DROP: 71631452, UNKNOWN.
• Patient Sex: Unknown