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

Catalog Number 72202901

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Fever (1858); Pain (1994); Swelling (2091)

Event Date 04/10/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that approximately nine weeks after undergoing a rotator cuff repair with the footprint ultra suture anchor 4.5mm the patient presented with a low grade fever and pain / swelling around the surgical site.It was reported that on (b)(4) 2016 surgeon removed all three anchors from the patient.No replacement implants were used and bone voids were left.Two other anchors were also involved with this alleged event.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history record was performed which confirmed no inconsistencies.

• 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 boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: james gonzales ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123585706
• MDR Report Key: 5582720
• MDR Text Key: 42849118
• Report Number: 1219602-2016-00195
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K113274
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/12/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/15/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/05/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202901
• Device Lot Number: 50572945
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/21/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/05/2015
• 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): Required Intervention