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CHS 71134060Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · INTERMEDIATE LAG SCREW RETAINING ROD · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010176448), received between Jan 10, 2020 and Jun 9, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 9, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, A INT LAG RETAINING ROD WAS FOUND BROKEN. AS THIS WAS NOTICE IN A FIELD INSPECTION, NOT PATIENT WAS INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14640671 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 10, 2020Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DURING SURGERY A SMALL PIECE OF THE THREAD BROKE FROM THE ROD WHILE INSIDE THE PATIENT. ALL PIECES WERE RECOVERED. THERE WAS NO DELAY AND NO INJURY REPORTED. BACKUP DEVICE FROM SMITH AND NEPHEW AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9575501 ↗

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