MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIOINDUCTIVE IMPLANT W/ARTH DEL LRG; MESH, SURGICAL, COLLAGEN, ORTHOPAEDICS, REINFORCEMENT OF TENDON

Catalog Number 4566

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Fluid Discharge (2686); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 03/08/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022 a rotator cuff repair for bicep tenodesis was done using regeneten.On day 13 after surgery, the patient returned back with swelling and some discharge fluid from the wound site.The next day, the patient went for an exploration surgery, it was found pus, and a lot of serious fluids were seen.A culture swab test was done, and the result was negative and the total white blood cell was normal, with only crp rise.Two days later, a vac machine was applied to the wound, not much discharge was seen.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient went back for closure of the wound.However, a lot of discharge and whitish material was seen flowing out from the wound site.It seems like the regeneten was broken down into pieces.There was a small bridge seen in the deltoid too.The surgeon split the deltoid and saw a lot of whitish material inside.The repair for the rotator cuff was solid and stable.No sign of regeneten merging to the repair.The surgeon suspected that might be a hypersensitive reaction to regeneten implant.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient underwent another washout procedure, and no discharge was seen after that date.General inflammation was seen in the subacromial space.The cuff repair site seemed intact and there was soft-tissue growth over the anchor.The surgeon treated the patient with iv antibiotics.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use was 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 risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.Clinical evaluation found ¿the surgeon suspected a hyper-sensitivity reaction to regeneten implant.¿ according to the report, no revision was needed; the repair site is still intact without drainage.Per subsequent e-mail, the patient is doing fine.The device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, it cannot be concluded the reported clinical findings were associated with a malperformance of the smith and nephew device or patient sensitivity as reported.No further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.There was no way to determine if the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.The regeneten bioinductive implant is not indicated for patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to bovinederived materials.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: BIOINDUCTIVE IMPLANT W/ARTH DEL LRG
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, COLLAGEN, ORTHOPAEDICS, REINFORCEMENT OF TENDON
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 13937896
• MDR Text Key: 288095911
• Report Number: 3003604053-2022-00012
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556735664
• UDI-Public: 885556735664
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SN
• PMA/PMN Number: K140300
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Consumer,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/29/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/29/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 4566
• Device Lot Number: A7180
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/29/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Sex: Male