MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN SUSPENSORY FIXATION DEV; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Ossification (1428)

Event Date 02/28/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).Literature: comparison of effectiveness between two operative techniques of coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction for treatment of tossy type iii acromioclavicular joint dislocation.

Event Description

It was reported that on literature review ,"comparison of effectiveness between two operative techniques of coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction for treatment of tossy type iii acromioclavicular joint dislocation", 6 patients developed heterotopic ossification 3 months after surgery with an endobutton.The shoulder function was not significantly limited.No further information is available.

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.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 complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.Attempts to obtain medical documents were unsuccessful and thus a thorough medical investigation was not performed.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: UNKN SUSPENSORY FIXATION DEV
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11566119
• MDR Text Key: 242161640
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-00670
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,literature,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/24/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention