MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SUTUREFIX ULTRA AHR S 2 UB STR BLUE; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number 72203852

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 05/03/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Lot #: the following are the lot numbers reported: 2049958, 2057409, 2052186, 2049956 and 2059878 however, it is unknown which of the 5 failed.Exp.Date: expiration dates for each of the 5 lots reported: 23-jan-2025 (2049958)16-jun-2025 (2057409), 28-feb-2025 (2052186), 22-jan-2025 (2049956), 03-sep-2025 (2059878).Mgf.Date: manufacturing dates for each of the 5 lots reported: (b)(6) 2020 (2049958), (b)(6) 2020 (2057409), (b)(6) 2020 (2052186), (b)(6) 2020 (2049956), (b)(6) 2020 (2059878).

Event Description

It was reported that during implantation five (5) suturefix ultra anchor´s were used, and one the metal inserter tip sheared off inside the patient´s glenoid, although it is unknown which one of the five reported devices; this issue was not visible when implanted and the item is underneath the repaired labrum inside the bone.The metal was noticed on second look imaging in the physician´s office.Surgery was completed with the reported devices without any delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that the item was not returned in any original packaging.The full device was not returned, only the fork was returned.The tines are not damaged.The neck between the tines and the break is bent and show signs of sharp instrument(s) touching it.The lower neck of the fork has been sheered from its base.The edge, at the break, is rolled to one side indicating it was folded over and stressed to the point of breaking.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no 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 clinical review states that the retained ¿metal inserter tip¿ was reportedly found in the glenoid bone approximately one and a half years after the procedure was already completed.The ifu cautions states ¿only use the recommended drill bits and drill guides intended for use with the suturefix ultra suture anchor.Use of other instruments may injure the patient, damage the instruments, or compromise fixation.¿ the suturefix insertion devices are manufactured and intended as externally communicating devices and are not approved for long term internal tissue exposure and long-term implantation data is not available.The patient impact beyond possible micro-motion and/or migration, and local irritation/discomfort cannot be determined.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include use of excessive force upon insertion or contact with another source.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: SUTUREFIX ULTRA AHR S 2 UB STR BLUE
• 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: 15786518
• MDR Text Key: 303546479
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-01715
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554030037
• UDI-Public: 00885554030037
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K122059
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72203852
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203852
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2024
• 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