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	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/19/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure, after deploying the anchor, while tensioning, the anchor pulled out of the bone hole.Backup device was available to complete the procedure.No significant delay and no patient injuries were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10, 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 issue.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 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was not a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.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 visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The device has been deployed.There is debris in the threads of the anchor and on the shaft of the device.The distal tip of the shaft is bent and deformed.A functional evaluation could not be performed due to the condition in which the device was received.The complaint was not verified, and the root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.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: 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
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; arthrocare corporation; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 11795326
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01077
• Device Sequence Number: 4016645
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010652317
• UDI-Public: 03596010652317
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K100159
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/22/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• 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?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/28/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/19/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2021; 11/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2021; 11/22/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/18/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown