MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWNFX TI 3.5 STR ANCHR W/2 ULTRB STR N; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number 7210707

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 07/30/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during a tendon repair after excision accessory navicular, 2 of the 4 needles came off the sutures.The procedure was completed with a backup device with no significant delay or further complications reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

One 7210707 twinfix ti 3.5 preloaded suture anchor device was used in treatment but was not returned for evaluation.Due to unavailability, evaluation was limited.If information available to assist with evaluation, the complaint may be revisited.Factors that may affect device performance include: device storage, device ability, surgical ability, procedure location and tissue condition.Influences that could compromise product performance or integrity include: unexpected bone condition/density.Alternate prep method or instruments used.Alternate insertion technique used.Incomplete anchor insertion.Loss of or lack of axial alignment.Instructions for use are quite specific for this device.Per ifu 1061182: ¿caution: it is the responsibility of the surgeon to determine the patient¿s bone condition, appropriately prepare the insertion site, and determine the suitability of the implant for the procedure.Proper site prep includes pre-drilling which is essential for successful use of the device.The appropriate smith and nephew drill bit and drill guide are each sold separately.Complaint history review indicated no similar allegations for the lot number reported.Batch review did not indicate a condition, product or procedure failure that supported the allegation.Instructions for use (ifu) contains recommendations and precautionary statements for proper use of product.Risk management files contain the reported failure.Product met specifications upon release to distribution.

• Brand Name: TWNFX TI 3.5 STR ANCHR W/2 ULTRB STR N
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 10434895
• MDR Text Key: 203800626
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-01291
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010532190
• UDI-Public: 03596010532190
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K972326
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/30/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7210707
• Device Catalogue Number: 7210707
• Device Lot Number: 2048109
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/30/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/20/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/30/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention