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

Model Number	72202599
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair, when opening the packaging, the twinfix ultra device was exposed and not in a sterile packaging.The procedure was completed without surgical delay using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is in its original packaging but the inner poly pack has been opened.The clear top of the poly bag shows the mark where it was sealed at one time.There is crinkling near the chevron end of the bag.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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.The complaint was confirmed but the root cause could not be established as the sterile packaging appeared sealed at one 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.

• 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 Key: 16478306
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00305
• Device Sequence Number: 20664214
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010647474
• UDI-Public: 03596010647474
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/09/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72202599
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202599
• Device Lot Number: 2085166
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/08/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/29/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Male