MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TF ULTRA 2 UBRAID AND NDLS 5.5MM TI; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number 72202618

Device Problems Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/23/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during an arthroscopic procedure, at the time of inserting the twinfix ultra 5.5 implant, it detached from the handle in which it came and bent when trying to re-pass it.The substitutions that came with it broke and the entire implant was detached, leaving it useless.In addition, one of the sutures of the needles disinserted the thread.The pieces of this implant were removed and another twinfix was used to successfully complete the surgery.No significant delay and no damage caused.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection revealed that the device was returned with one anchor and 4 needle sutures.The anchor had signs of wear from pliers or another grasping device.The sutures were cut and frayed in various locations, with debris present in the locations of the frays.The insertor of the device was significantly bent with some scratches present.A review of the device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A clinical investigation found there were no patient injuries reported and no apparent patient impact based on the details provided.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force or torque, off-axis insertion, or improper preparation of the insertion site.

• Brand Name: TF ULTRA 2 UBRAID AND NDLS 5.5MM TI
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11030020
• MDR Text Key: 222124581
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-02077
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010656131
• UDI-Public: 03596010656131
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/13/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/17/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72202618
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202618
• Device Lot Number: 2049812
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/12/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 38 YR