MODULAR RAIL SYSTEM 71933931Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SMALL RAIL · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556065334), received between Jul 3, 2018 and Nov 16, 2020 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Foreign Body In Patient1
- Injury1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 16, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SMALL RAIL SYSTEM WAS APPLIED TO A TIBIAL NON-UNION ON (B)(6) 2020. THERE WAS TWO SEGMENTS AND THREE 6MM PINS IN EACH SEGMENT. AFTER 12 DAYS THE RAIL BROKE. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A REVISION SURGERY AND DEVICE WAS EXCHANGED TO A LARGE MODULAR RAIL. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 10844665 ↗InjuryNov 20, 2018Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT RAIL HAS BENT, PREVENTING COMPLETE LENGTHENING TO OCCUR AND CAUSING THE PATIENT TO FALL INTO A VARUS DEFORMITY.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 8091281 ↗InjuryJul 3, 2018Break; Break
RAIL HAS SNAPPED, SO FRACTURE NO LONGER REDUCED OR HEALED.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 7657631 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.