MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 7MM X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72204395
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/16/2021
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 achilles tendon repair surgery, at the time of placing the screw, the screwdriver was not found inside the tray.The doctor used a screwdriver that was in the hospital which was not from smith+nephew, and when he used it, the screw broke in half.All pieces were removed using a hemostat and pick-up clamp.The procedure was completed using the old surgical technique which consisted in passing the tendon through the tunnel and passing the sutures that are grasping it and having exit through the calcaneus, fixing the sutures to the skin.This is what is done when there is no screw.A delay greater than 30min took place and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.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 risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.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.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The screw is broken into multiple pieces, and there is debris in the threads.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, and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Per the ifu, "use of a driver other than the appropriate biosure¿ driver may result in breakage of the screw".Other 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 inconsistent with normal use.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.

• Brand Name: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 7MM 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: 12955241
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-02668
• Device Sequence Number: 4316713
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036718
• UDI-Public: 00885554036718
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142948
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Y
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/10/2022

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: 06/01/2024
• Device Model Number: 72204395
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204395
• Device Lot Number: 50946194
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/08/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/09/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/07/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/09/2021
• 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
• Patient Age: 84 YR
• Patient Sex: Female