MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA PK 4.5MM W/2 UB -WHT &BL; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 72202595

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

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

Event Date 02/19/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the twinfix ultra anchor broke.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device using the originally bone hole.The broken pieces were retrieved from the patient by suction.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h2: additional information: h6: medical device problem code.H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that the returned device was not in its original packaging.The insertion device was returned with the prongs on the distal end deformed.The anchor was returned fractured from the proximal end of the suture window toward the proximal end.The suture strings were returned.There is biological debris on the returned items.An assessment of material characteristics found that based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A review of the material specifications found that the tensile strength requirements are specified.A material certificate of analysis (coa) is required for raw material.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: TWINFIX ULTRA PK 4.5MM W/2 UB -WHT &BL
• 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: 18872224
• MDR Text Key: 337572816
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00437
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010647467
• UDI-Public: 03596010647467
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K152566
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/10/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202595
• Device Lot Number: 2117500
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/13/2023
• 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 Sex: Male