MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA TI 5.5 W/3 UB; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72202897
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, as soon as the surgeon started to screw the twinfix ultra on the patient's bone, the stem that supports the screw was distally broken.The broken pieces were retrieved from patient with suction.A backup device was available to complete the procedure with no 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
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 the device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review of the lot concluded this was an isolated event.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.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, such as the following: use of excessive force during insertion can cause failure of the suture anchor or insertion device.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 investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: TWINFIX ULTRA TI 5.5 W/3 UB
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11420499
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-00442
• Device Sequence Number: 4369860
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010652317
• UDI-Public: 03596010652317
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: K100159
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/28/2021

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: 09/18/2025
• Device Model Number: 72202897
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202897
• Device Lot Number: 2061460
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2021
• 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: Required Intervention