MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX 2.8 TI W/NDL 22-0 ULTRABRAID; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72202067
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a maxillofacial surgery the twinfix broke during use.The piece was retrieved using tweezers.The procedure was successfully completed without a significant delay using a back-up device.No other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection found a broken anchor tip with debris.An analysis of the customer provided image found the device with a broken anchor.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection it was determined that additional material testing was not required.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 concluded this was a repeat issue.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.A review of the material found that a statement (certification of compliance) or evidence of conformance to material and processing specifications must be provided.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force or torque, off-axis insertion, or improper preparation of the insertion site.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: TWINFIX 2.8 TI W/NDL 22-0 ULTRABRAID
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 12160892
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01548
• Device Sequence Number: 11827145
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010619112
• UDI-Public: 03596010619112
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972326
• 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): 08/16/2021

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: 07/25/2025
• Device Model Number: 72202067
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202067
• Device Lot Number: 2058824
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/13/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/22/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/13/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/16/2021
• 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
• Patient Age: 56 YR
• Patient Weight: 62