MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA TI 5.5 W/3 UB; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72202897
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/30/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, a twinfix ultra´s suture broke off.Surgery resumed after non-significant delay with a back-up device.No further complications were reported.No further details available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H10, h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection found that it is not in its original packaging.The insertion device was returned with several lengths of cut suture material.All returned items have debris on them.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.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 material specifications found that found each shipment of material must be accompanied by a certificate of conformance in compliance with smith & nephew.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force 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 TI 5.5 W/3 UB
• 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: 16936322
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00693
• Device Sequence Number: 14885766
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010652317
• UDI-Public: 03596010652317
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K100159
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 08/04/2023

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: 72202897
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202897
• Device Lot Number: 2109679
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/09/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/28/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/07/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown