MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION MULTIFIX S-ULTRA 5.5MM KNOTLESS ANCHOR; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 72290001

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 02/24/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the multifix s-ultra knotless anchor broke when deploying in the body.The procedure was finished with a smith and nephew back up device.There was a surgical delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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 tensile strength specifications are established, (at yield) 100 ¿ 118 mpa.Also, a certificate of analysis is required with each shipment.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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: MULTIFIX S-ULTRA 5.5MM KNOTLESS ANCHOR
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 18922094
• MDR Text Key: 337880431
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00103
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556614204
• UDI-Public: 00885556614204
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K153669
• 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: 04/22/2024

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: 72290001
• Device Lot Number: 2126446
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• 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: 08/03/2023
• 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