MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCR BIORCI-HA 7X30 7MM HEAD STERILE; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	7207677
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during implantation, the "7/7 x 30mm biorci-ha screw" burst.Although a back-up device was available to complete the procedure, it is unknown if there was a surgery delay.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 visual inspection found that the screw has debris and is shattered.An analysis of the customer provided image found a broken screw with debris.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 raw material, found that the material certificate of analysis required.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: SCR BIORCI-HA 7X30 7MM HEAD STERILE
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 12214324
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01615
• Device Sequence Number: 3002132
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010459923
• UDI-Public: 03596010459923
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K002274
• 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): 08/27/2021

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: 7207677
• Device Catalogue Number: 7207677
• Device Lot Number: 50863166
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/06/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/06/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2021
• 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