MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 7MM X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72204395
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/23/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the surgical procedure, the screw biosure regenesorb was not entering in the tunnel, when it entered, it broke in fragments.The fragments were removed with curved kelly forceps.The procedure was completed with 2 minutes of surgical delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference:(b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed an product box with the ifu, opened foil pouch and used chart stick label page were returned.No fragments of the device were returned for evaluation.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, no fracture of the implant could be confirmed.Additional material testing is not required.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 root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.Factors that can contribute 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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.H11: corrected information in d4 (udi no).

• Brand Name: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 7MM 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: 17316680
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-01177
• Device Sequence Number: 11760973
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036718
• UDI-Public: 00885554036718
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/22/2023

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 Expiration Date: 02/03/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204395
• Device Lot Number: 51103453
• 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: 06/23/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/18/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/13/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/03/2023
• 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 Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Male