MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FOOTPRINT ULTRA PK SUTURE ANCHOR 4.5; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 72202901

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 02/23/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a lateral meniscus repair surgery, after drilling the bone hole, the footprint ultra anchor head broke during the implantation.The procedure was completed using a smith and nephew back up device.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: case (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that it is not in its original packaging.The insertion device was returned with the suture strings off the device.The proximal end of the anchor is on the insertion device with the proximal anchor in place and not actuated.The distal end of the distal anchor is fractured away at the proximal end of the suture window.There is biological debris on the returned items.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 storage requirements, material specifications, and applicable tests were appropriately specified.A material certificate of analysis was required for the raw material.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure 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: FOOTPRINT ULTRA PK SUTURE ANCHOR 4.5
• 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: 18921466
• MDR Text Key: 337870611
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00527
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010650528
• UDI-Public: 03596010650528
• 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: 04/19/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/18/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202901
• Device Lot Number: 2109691
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/16/2023
• 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 Age: 25 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 54 KG