MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 10MM X 35MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 72204410

Device Problems Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 10/04/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3: the sample is under evaluation by the manufacturing site.

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the biorsure screw was weakened.When passing the screw, it became unthreaded and remained smooth.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using a competitor device.No further complications were reported.Upon investigation, it was found a fracture of the threads of the proximal third of the device.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that the device was not in its original packaging.The screw had deformation and fracture of the threads of the proximal third of the device.There was bio debris clogging the threads through the device.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing was not required.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 no similar reported events.A review of the anchor material specification found that the storage requirements for the material are specified, and the material must comply with provided percentage composition specifications as measured by ash test.A risk management review found that the reported failures and/or harms were documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failures include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 10MM X 35MM
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, 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: 18441269
• MDR Text Key: 331933330
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00028
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036862
• UDI-Public: 00885554036862
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K142948
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/11/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/03/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204410
• Device Lot Number: 51005143
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/09/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/16/2022
• 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 Age: 33 YR
• Patient Sex: Male