MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN METAL SUTURE ANCHOR; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Ossification (1428); Neuropathy (1983); Loss of Range of Motion (2032)

Event Date 10/29/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that on literature review "does the coronoid always need to be fixed in terrible triad injuries of the elbow? mid-term postoperative outcomes following a standardized protocol", 1 patient had elbow stiffness with heterotopic ossification and progressive ulnar neuropathy after a coronoid fracture fixation using a twinfix ti device.The patient underwent arthrolysis and anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve at six months after primary operation.The patient achieved excellent clinical outcomes at the final follow-up.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Paper name: does the coronoid always need to be fixed in terrible triad injuries of the elbow? mid-term postoperative outcomes following a standardized protocol doi:10.3390/jcm9113500.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review, complaint history review, risk management review, and an instructions for use/device labeling review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A clinical review states without clinically relevant patient-specific supporting documentation, a thorough medical investigation cannot be performed.The root cause and/or patient outcome beyond that which was documented in the article cannot be confirmed nor concluded.In addition, the physician referenced in the abstract provided an analysis of all of the attached images.Therefore, no further interpretation of the attached images are required.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.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: UNKN METAL SUTURE ANCHOR
• Type of Device: 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: 15725714
• MDR Text Key: 303030149
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-01679
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: KS
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Literature,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other