MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 5MM X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72204397
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/27/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a lateral colateral ligament reconstruction, where the insertion site was prepared with a 4.5mm cannulated drill, when the surgeon attempt to insert a biosure regenesorb screw 5x20mm into the fibula using the small orange handle biosure driver; upon insertion the screws threads broke apart.All the broken threads were removed using forceps.Surgery resumed after a non-significant delay.With a back-up 5x20mm rci pk ha with a standard biosure screwdriver, which worked perfectly, in the originally drilled bone, therefore no voids were left in the patient.Patient is on good health currently.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrected data: d1, d2, d4 and h4.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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 material 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.A clinical review states all documents provided as of this date have been reviewed and considered and unless noted do not contribute to the clinical/medical investigation.Based on a review of the information provided, a procedural variance vs user error likely caused the reported failure.According to the report, the patient is in good health and no further impact to the patient is expected as the backup anchors were placed in the original prepped holes.Therefore, no further medical assessment can be rendered at this time.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: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 5MM X 25MM
• 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: 15811904
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-01751
• Device Sequence Number: 5747893
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036664
• UDI-Public: 00885554036664
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/12/2023

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: 03/04/2025
• Device Model Number: 72204397
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204390
• Device Lot Number: 51010055
• 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: 10/27/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/15/2022; 01/11/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/19/2022; 01/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/04/2022
• 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; Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown