MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 10MM X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72204408
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/28/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy procedure, when inserting the biosure regenesorb screw into the tibial tunnel, when it was being finished, adjusting the screwdriver turned and the screw broke inside the channel.When removing the screwdriver the head of the screw remained stuck, the remains were removed from the patient with the help of a kelly forceps, other pieces came out on their own.The procedure was successfully completed without significant delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
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.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.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 raw material found the material must comply with specifications.Per case details, the broken screw pieces were removed from the patient.The procedure was completed using a back up device.No patient injuries or adverse consequences were reported.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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.
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 complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.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 the material must comply with specifications.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The screw is fractured and has debris in the threads.Only the proximal end and a piece of the side were returned.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.A review of the complaint revealed there were no patient injuries reported and no apparent patient impact based on the details provided.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted.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.

• Brand Name: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 10MM X 25MM
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12339423
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-02259
• Device Sequence Number: 3811644
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036848
• UDI-Public: 00885554036848
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142948
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/25/2021

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: 01/07/2024
• Device Model Number: 72204408
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204408
• Device Lot Number: 50914771
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/07/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/29/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2021; 11/24/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2021; 11/25/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/07/2021
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 65 KG