MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA PK 5.5MM W/3UB-WHT BL &BLK; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72202600
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/12/2023
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 ultra was broken after it was taken out of the packaging and parts fell inside the patient.The broken parts were removed from the patient.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 insertion device was returned with the anchor and sutures installed.The distal tip of the anchor is fractured at the suture window.There is biological debris in the fracture and on the suture material.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.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 and/or harm 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, material specifications, and applicable tests were appropriately specified.A material certificate of analysis was required for the raw material.The procedure was reportedly completed with a non-significant delay using a smith and nephew backup device.Without clinically relevant patient-specific supporting documentation, a thorough medical investigation cannot be performed.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: TWINFIX ULTRA PK 5.5MM W/3UB-WHT BL &BLK
• 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: 16272831
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00124
• Device Sequence Number: 5925266
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010647481
• UDI-Public: 03596010647481
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/25/2023

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 Model Number: 72202600
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202600
• Device Lot Number: 2099409
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/04/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown