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

Model Number 4566

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

Patient Problem Blister (4537)

Event Date 11/06/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that after the bioinductive implant was implanted, the patient incision was bubbling, blistering and draining.No other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10, h3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.There was a relationship found between the subject device and the reported incident.A review of the device history 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 the instructions for use 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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A review of the customer provided images revealed apparent blistering at the incision site of two separate patients.According to the complaint description, one implant was removed and can be seen in the images.The implant appears to have been tied with suture into a graft.Clinical evaluation found that no further medical assessment is warranted at this time.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause was associated with known risk of device.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

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 the device history 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 found similar reported events.A review of the instructions for use 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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A review of the customer provided images revealed apparent blistering at the incision site of two separate patients.According to the complaint description, one implant was removed and can be seen in the images.The implant appears to have been tied with suture into a graft.No relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation, and the patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause was associated with known risk of device.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• 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: 10932867
• MDR Text Key: 219107994
• Report Number: 3003604053-2020-00158
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556735664
• UDI-Public: 00885556735664
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K140300
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/02/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/13/2023
• Device Model Number: 4566
• Device Catalogue Number: 4566
• Device Lot Number: A8435
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2020
• 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): Required Intervention