MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONMED CORPORATION BIOSCREW HYPERFLEX GUIDEWIRE, NITINOL, 14 IN, STERILE, 0.8 X 356MM (.032 X 14IN); GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number C8006D

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 06/27/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported complaint is inconclusive.The device is not being returned and no photograph evidence was provided.Therefore, the reported failure could not be verified and root cause could not be established.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution were found to have met all specifications prior to shipment and found no abnormalities that would contribute to this issue.A two-year lot history review shows this is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode.(b)(4).The instructions for use (ifu) provides the user with information regarding proper care and use of this device.Per the ifu, the user is also advised to avoid damage or breakage during use, do not use excessive force on guidewire.This product will continue to be monitored via returns and complaint system.

Event Description

On behalf of the customer, the conmed representative reported issues with the bioscrew hyperflex guidewire nitinol 14 in sterile, item # c8006d, lot # 986788 that occurred at the orthopaedic & spine center of southern colorado.It was reported that during an acl procedure on (b)(6) 2019, the bioscrew hyperflex guidewire broke off into the patient's knee after the interference screw had been advanced.Additional information received clarified that the tibial tunnel was drilled using constant diameter reamer, guidewire was used with genesys matryx interference screw along with the tri-lobe ratcheting driver.The genesys matryx interference screw was completely advanced into patient when surgeon tried to remove the guide wire.At which point, the wire did not come out.It was estimated that 1-2 inches of the 14-inch guidewire broke off into the knee.The surgeon continued searching for the wire in the joint after it had broken.The physician removed as much of the wire in the joint as possible and trimmed back the guide wire in the joint back until a smaller amount was retained on the tibial side before closing.The procedure was completed with a 5-10minute delay.There was nothing unusual noted regarding the patient's anatomy / tissue / bone structure and no issues had been noted with the guidewire prior to the reported breakage happening.At the time of this report, it is indicated that there was no injury to the patient and no additional surgical intervention was required.This report is being raised on the basis of injury for the fragment left in the patient knee.Please note that even though the device is rated "bio-compatible" it is not intended to stay in a patient for more than 24 hours, and as such, this issue is reportable.

• Brand Name: BIOSCREW HYPERFLEX GUIDEWIRE, NITINOL, 14 IN, STERILE, 0.8 X 356MM (.032 X 14IN)
• Type of Device: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONMED CORPORATION; 11311 concept blvd; largo FL 33773 4908
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONMED CORPORATION; 11311 concept blvd; largo FL 33773 4908
• Manufacturer Contact: tracey weiselbenton ; 11311 concept blvd; largo, FL 33773-4908 ; 7273995557
• MDR Report Key: 8823053
• MDR Text Key: 152087187
• Report Number: 1017294-2019-00097
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10845854041697
• UDI-Public: (01)10845854041697(17)231227(10)986788
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/24/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/24/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/27/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: C8006D
• Device Lot Number: 986788
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/01/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other