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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEALICOIL PK 4.5MM W/ ULTRA TAPE CBRD; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEALICOIL PK 4.5MM W/ ULTRA TAPE CBRD; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE Back to Search Results
Model Number 72203982
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/14/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a mini open mpfl repair, the healicoil anchor broke when screwing in.The pieces were removed with a grasper.The patient's bone quality was normal.The procedure was completed using a s+n back up device into the original bone hole.There was a non-significant delay and no further complications were reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10 h6 the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.An analysis of the customer provided image showed a chart-stik label.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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 material specifications found there are requirements for conformance and a certificate of material analysis is required there was no way to determine if the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.Factors, which could have contributed to the complaint event, include applications of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device.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.Smith and nephew has not received the device/relevant clinical supporting documentation to perform a thorough medical investigation.Therefore, a thorough medical investigation cannot be rendered nor can the clinical root cause of the reported failure be determined.Based on the information provided, the patient¿s bone quality was normal, and all the broken pieces of the healicoil anchor were removed from inside of the patient with a grasper.It was reported, the procedure was completed using a s+n back up device in the original bone hole with a non-significant delay.Since no further complications were reported, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
 
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Brand Name
HEALICOIL PK 4.5MM W/ ULTRA TAPE CBRD
Common Device Name
FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, 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 Key13112938
Report Number1219602-2021-02799
Device Sequence Number17067048
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier00885554032130
UDI-Public00885554032130
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryHK
PMA/510(K) Number
K113294
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (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
Report Date (Section B) 04/06/2022
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 Date07/22/2024
Device Model Number72203982
Device Catalogue Number72203982
Device Lot Number2037200
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/14/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/05/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/29/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/06/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured07/22/2019
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexUnknown
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