MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCR BIORCI-HA 9X25 STERILE; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	7207681
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during procedure, the biorci screw broke when deploying.It is unknown if there was a backup device available.No delay nor further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was 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 review of the polymer found that the storage protocols, material specifications, and material tests were appropriately documented.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The distal end of the screw is fractured.There is debris in the threads of the screw.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.It has not been reported whether the broken screw was retrieved from the patient.No clinically relevant supporting documentation was provided for review.If a portion of the biosure screw remains retained in the patient, it is made of a biocomposite material which is intended for implantation to allow for bone ingrowth.If the screw was retained it is unknown if the biosure screw will migrate and there is potential risk for tissue inflammation and/or pain.No further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event.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.
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.The complaint was reviewed and it has not been reported whether the broken screw was retrieved from the patient.No clinically relevant supporting documentation was provided for review.Based on the limited information provided the root cause of the breakage could not be determined.The device is made of biocomposite material that is intended to allow for bone growth.No further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.Internal complaint reference: case-2021-00059343-1.

• Brand Name: SCR BIORCI-HA 9X25 STERILE
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• 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 ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12075104
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01434
• Device Sequence Number: 3427223
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010460004
• UDI-Public: 03596010460004
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K002274
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/17/2025
• Device Model Number: 7207681
• Device Catalogue Number: 7207681
• Device Lot Number: 50863163
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/03/2021; 11/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2021; 11/22/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2020
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown