MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEALICOIL RSB SA 5.5MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 72203801

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Perforation (2001)

Event Date 03/19/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy, a healicoil anchor broke during screwing.It is unknown how the procedure was completed.A new bone hole was drilled.There was no surgical delay and no further complications were reported.No further information available.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, 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.The provided product identification information did not match any known release of this part 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 anchor material specification found that the storage requirements for the material are specified, and the material must comply with provided percentage composition specifications as measured by ash test.A clinical evaluation states that the instructions for use does caution that ¿use of excessive force during insertion can cause failure of the suture anchor or insertion device.¿ 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: HEALICOIL RSB SA 5.5MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 19076501
• MDR Text Key: 339775897
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00740
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554031430
• UDI-Public: 00885554031430
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• PMA/PMN Number: K123393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/14/2024

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: 72203801
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/09/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/09/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Other