MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIOSURE PK 6 X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72202260
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/17/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during acl reconstruction surgery, the biosure screw was broken when screw-in.A backup device was available to complete the procedure with no significant delay or other complications.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.The instructions for use was 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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A review of the polymer found that the storage requirements, material specifications, and applicable tests were appropriately specified.A material certificate of analysis was required for the raw material.A review of the customer provided image found labelling confirming the product identification information.A screw and another fixation device are on the carton in the image.No signs of physical damage can be seen on the screw, but a prong is fractured from the other device.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.Two devices were received in the package.Device one is a screw that shows signs of wear in the proximal inserter grooves.There is debris on the device, and there are no signs of a break on the device.Device two is an unidentified fixation device.One of the prongs is fractured from the device, and there is debris on the device.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.No patient injuries or adverse consequences were reported.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause was related to unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: BIOSURE PK 6 X 25MM
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, 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: 10976732
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-02014
• Device Sequence Number: 4258621
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010621986
• UDI-Public: 03596010621986
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083635
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/18/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72202260
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202260
• Device Lot Number: 50759545
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/09/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 25 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 74 KG