MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MICRPTR RGNSRB STR ANCHR W/1ULTRBRDSTRBL; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72204983
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder instability arthroscopy procedure, using a microraptor, after the anchor was implanted, suture pass thru the suture to tissue tight knot, the implant was broken and it was not strong enough to be inside the bone it pull out from the bone.A mini open incision was performed to remove the anchor from patient.Backup device was available to complete the procedure.A delay greater than 30 minutes was reported with no patient complications.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference:(b)(4).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.There was a relationship found between the subject device and the reported incident.A review of the device history 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 concluded this was a repeat 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 review of the customer provided image confirms the anchor has become broken.A review of the drawing found the raw material must comply with specifications.The complaint was confirmed.Factors, which could have contributed to the complaint event, include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: MICRPTR RGNSRB STR ANCHR W/1ULTRBRDSTRBL
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11905778
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01262
• Device Sequence Number: 19148954
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556710302
• UDI-Public: 00885556710302
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180361
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/02/2021

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: 10/20/2023
• Device Model Number: 72204983
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204983
• Device Lot Number: 2063027
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/11/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2021
• 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