MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LAG DRIVER RETAINING ROD ASSY; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 71674087

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/19/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery, while the nail extraction, lag screw retaining rod broke during screw removal.No delay and no injury reported.It is unknown how the procedure was concluded.

Manufacturer Narrative

The devices, used in treatment, were not returned for evaluation, the reported event could not be confirmed.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Without the actual product involved, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.

• Brand Name: LAG DRIVER RETAINING ROD ASSY
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9481496
• MDR Text Key: 177557119
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-04432
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010580443
• UDI-Public: 03596010580443
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K122170
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/10/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/17/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71674087
• Device Catalogue Number: 71674087
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/05/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1