MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA PK 5.5MM W/2 UB-WHT & BL; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72202599
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/22/2022
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, the tip of the twinfix got broken while deploying.All the pieces were removed from the patient by tweezers.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device in the original bone hole.There was a non-significant surgical delay and no further complications were reported.No void was left in the patient.Instrument used to prepare the insertion site was a grasper standard.The site was cleared of all debris prior to insertion of the anchor.Patient current status is normal.The surgeon was ultimately satisfied with the surgical outcome.
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.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use were 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 and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A review of the raw materoal found that the storage requirements, material specifications, and applicable tests were appropriately specified.A material certificate of analysis is required.The provided photo was reviewed and appears to show the packaging for the reported device.As of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the event.The patient impact beyond the reported is not anticipated as all pieces were retrieved and the patient¿s ¿current health status is normal.¿ no patient harm has been alleged.Therefore, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted.There was no relationship found between the device and the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.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 PK 5.5MM W/2 UB-WHT & BL
• 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: 15584171
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-01516
• Device Sequence Number: 17637114
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010647474
• UDI-Public: 03596010647474
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093228
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/07/2022

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: 72202599
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202599
• Device Lot Number: 2085166
• 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: 09/22/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/02/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/07/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/29/2022
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown