MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 9MM X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72204404
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/21/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy procedure, after several attempts to place the screw with other possible screwdrivers, the screw broke.The procedure was completed with a delay greater than 30 minutes using a competitor device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10 h6 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.A review of the polymer found that the storage requirements for the material are specified, and the material must comply with provided percentage composition specifications as measured by ash test.No relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.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.

• Brand Name: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 9MM X 25MM
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• 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: 12479089
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-02035
• Device Sequence Number: 14637535
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036800
• UDI-Public: 00885554036800
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/16/2023
• Device Model Number: 72204404
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204404
• Device Lot Number: 50900449
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/26/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/16/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/16/2020
• 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
• Patient Age: 35 YR
• Patient Sex: Female