MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCR BIORCI-HA 7X25 7MM HEAD STERILE; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	7207674
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/04/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference# (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a ligament repair surgery, the tip of a biorci-ha screw broke off while putting it inside the tibial tunnel.The pieces were removed from the patient using tweezers and graspers.Surgery was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a back-up device.No other patient complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, 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.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.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 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 review of the customer provided image found a screw with a fractured distal end.There is debris on the device.Based on the limited information provided, all the pieces of the broken tip of the birci-ha, were retrieved from inside of the patient using tweezers and graspers.According to the report, the procedure was completed after a non-significant delay using a back-up device.Since there were no patient complications reported, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.Should any additional medical information be provided, this case would be re-assessed.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: SCR BIORCI-HA 7X25 7MM HEAD STERILE
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 13581240
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00269
• Device Sequence Number: 19936012
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010459916
• UDI-Public: 03596010459916
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K002274
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/31/2022

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: 04/30/2026
• Device Model Number: 7207674
• Device Catalogue Number: 7207674
• Device Lot Number: 50937984
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/04/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/30/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/22/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/30/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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: Unknown