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

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA PK 5.5MM W/2 UB-WHT & BL; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE Back to Search Results
Model Number 72202599
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Rupture (2208); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/26/2023
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, while taping inside the cuff, the twinfix implant came out.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.There was no surgical delay and no further complications were reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 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.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.H6: health effect - clinical code and health effect - impact code.
 
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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 Key16405190
Report Number1219602-2023-00207
Device Sequence Number5362742
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier03596010647474
UDI-Public03596010647474
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryIN
PMA/510(K) Number
K093228
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 05/02/2023
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 Number72202599
Device Catalogue Number72202599
Device Lot Number2089445
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 01/26/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/27/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/20/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/02/2023
Date Device Manufactured03/18/2022
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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