MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIOINDUCTIVE IMPLANT W/ARTH DEL MED; PIN, FIXATION, SMOOTH

Catalog Number 4565

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032)

Event Date 11/07/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that after a procedure done in (b)(6) of 2023, the patient came back in november for a revision surgery, because was having pain and stiffness.A revision surgery was performed and a small portion of the regenectin implant was floating freely within the shoulder.The implant did it's job well, and the cuff was fully healed besides the small portion that was floating and did not integrate.The portion was removed and there was no need to place another implant.No further surgery is anticipated.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

A device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined due to the limited clinical information provided.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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 implant specifications found that the material parameters to yield, the mechanical properties and the dimensions are specified for this component and a certification must be included.A clinical review states that there was no re-tear was present.One intra-operative photo was provided that shows someone operating through the arthroscope, but no conclusions can be made.In addition to, one undated, unlabeled photo of a gloved hand holding the removed portion of the removed regeneten implant.Per the regeneten procedural use guide the bone staples are utilized during the procedure.All documents and images provided as of this date have been reviewed and considered and unless noted do not contribute to the clinical/medical investigation.Based on the information provided, the surgeon used only the blue staples and no bone staples were utilized in a primary surgery.Therefore, we cannot rule out inadequate fixation of the regeneten implant in the primary surgery as the likely root cause of the reported adverse event.Based on the limited information provided a thorough medical assessment could not be performed; therefore, we are unable to conclude specific factors known to contribute to the alleged report.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: BIOINDUCTIVE IMPLANT W/ARTH DEL MED
• Type of Device: PIN, FIXATION, SMOOTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 18267456
• MDR Text Key: 329734980
• Report Number: 3003604053-2023-00083
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556735657
• UDI-Public: 885556735657
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K863734
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/12/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 4565
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/07/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/05/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/12/2024
• 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
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 86 KG