MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 10MM X 30MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72204409
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/26/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy procedure, the biosure screw fractured and broke into two pieces as the surgeon screwed it half way into the tibial tunnel.The broken pieces were retrieved from the patient with biosure driver.The procedure was completed without surgical delay using a back-up device in the originally drilled bone hole.No further complications were reported.The current status of the patient is good.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus physical visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of the customer provided image finds a screw, broken into two pieces with debris on and in it.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.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.Per case details, the broken screw 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.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.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6, type of investigation code 4114 was replaced by code 10.H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the device and the reported event.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The device was returned, fractured into two pieces, both have debris on them.A review of the customer provided image finds a screw, broken into two pieces with debris on and in it.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.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.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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.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: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 10MM X 30MM
• 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: 14750780
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00897
• Device Sequence Number: 6047784
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036855
• UDI-Public: 00885554036855
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142948
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Consumer,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/29/2022

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: 04/29/2024
• Device Model Number: 72204409
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204409
• Device Lot Number: 50937627
• 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: 05/26/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/03/2022; 12/27/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/20/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/29/2022; 12/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/29/2021
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown