MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA TI 4.5 W/2 UB (WH & BLUE); FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72202893
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/24/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a shoulder arthroscopy, due to the patients injury, it was difficult to place the twinfix anchor.After hitting the anchor with a hammer to insert it, the anchor fractured.It was removed from the patient.The procedure was completed without delay using a back-up device.The patient's health condition is stable.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.There was no way to determine if the device contributed 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 production requirements found that no burrs, cracks, or contamination is allowed.A certification of compliance to material and processing specifications is required.Per case details, the broken anchor was retrieved 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.The complaint was not 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 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: TWINFIX ULTRA TI 4.5 W/2 UB (WH & BLUE)
• 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 Key: 14687900
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00868
• Device Sequence Number: 5388208
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010652287
• UDI-Public: 03596010652287
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K100159
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/04/2022

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 Model Number: 72202893
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202893
• Device Lot Number: 2084101
• 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: 05/25/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/03/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/14/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/04/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2022
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Male