MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN METAL SUTURE ANCHOR; STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

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

Patient Problems Fever (1858); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 03/19/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).Article: maestro, a., pipa, i., rodríguez, n., toyos, c., torrontegui-duarte, m., & castaño, c.(2021).Safety and performance of titanium suture anchors used in knee ligament repair procedures.Medicina, 57(3), 287.

Event Description

It was reported that on literature review "safety and performance of titanium suture anchors used in knee ligament repair procedures", one patient had fever, stiffness and swelling one week after a acl reconstruction procedure using a twinfix ti.The patient needed to be re-hospitalized for two days for medication.Symptoms were resolved.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.There was no way to determine if the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include a failure of a concomitant device.Insufficient product identification information was provided, and thus, a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.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 risk management files found that there was insufficient information to tie the reported complaint to specific line items within the risk file.Our clinical investigation concluded: smith and nephew has not received adequate clinical documentation or the device, subsequently, without clinically relevant patient-specific supporting documentation, a thorough medical investigation could not be rendered.The images provided in the article have been interpreted within the text; therefore, no further analysis of the images is required.The root cause and/or patient outcome beyond that which was documented in the article could not be confirmed nor concluded; therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted at this time.Should any additional relevant clinical information be provided, this compliant would be re-assessed.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.

• Brand Name: UNKN METAL SUTURE ANCHOR
• Type of Device: STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 12900618
• MDR Text Key: 281498307
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-02618
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• PMA/PMN Number: K972326
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Study,Literature,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/11/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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