MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SUTUREFIX ULTRA AHR S 2 UB STR BLUE; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72203852
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/15/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during surgery, the suturefix inserter broke after the anchor was implanted.The broken piece was removed.The procedure was completed without delay using the same device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.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 not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.A review of the instructions for use found: read these instructions completely prior to use.Incomplete anchor insertion may result in poor anchor performance.Breakage of the suture anchor can occur if the insertion site is not prepared with appropriate instrumentation prior to implantation.Use of excessive force during insertion can cause failure of the suture anchor or insertion device.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.

• Brand Name: SUTUREFIX ULTRA AHR S 2 UB STR BLUE
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11143407
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-00103
• Device Sequence Number: 846896
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554030037
• UDI-Public: 00885554030037
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122059
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/16/2021

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 Expiration Date: 05/20/2025
• Device Model Number: 72203852
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203852
• Device Lot Number: 2056087
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/18/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other; Required Intervention