MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWNFX TI 3.5 STR ANCHR W/2 ULTRB STR N; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number 7210707

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

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

Event Date 07/06/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during use instruments inside the patient in a tendon achilles repair, they started with 2.5 drill bit to create a pilot hole in order to screw in anchor suture to the target lesion.When anchor placement insert release the needle from the handle ultrabraid suture was lacerated.And it was unable to stitch the tissues.The procedure was completed with a s+n back-up device.A significant delay was reported, and no other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment.Was not received for evaluation, thus functional testing could not be completed.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.An analysis of the customer provided image confirmed suture was lacerated and broken.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 concluded this was a repeat issue.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 review of the suture material specifications found a material certification is required with each lot.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed include excessive force causing laceration.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

Event Description

It was reported that during use instruments inside the patient in a tendon achilles repair, they started with 2.5 drill bit to create a pilot hole in order to screw in anchor suture to the target lesion.When anchor placement insert release the needle from the handle ultrabraid suture was lacerated.And it was unable to stitch the tissues.The procedure was completed with a s+n back-up device.A delay greater than 30min was reported, and no other complications were reported.

• Brand Name: TWNFX TI 3.5 STR ANCHR W/2 ULTRB STR N
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12242003
• MDR Text Key: 263969618
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01636
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010532190
• UDI-Public: 03596010532190
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: MY
• PMA/PMN Number: K972326
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/28/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7210707
• Device Catalogue Number: 7210707
• Device Lot Number: 2068424
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2021
• 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