MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEALICOIL RG SA 5.5MM W/3 UB-BL CB BL BK; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72203707
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy, two (2) healicoil got torn.The procedure was completed without surgical delay using the same devices.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed that only a set of sutures were returned.Both the all blue and the blue/white suture show they were twisted, on one end, multiple times.The same ends are frayed with fibers pulled out, elongated, and twisted.No functional evaluation was performed due to the device was not returned.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, it was determined the device damage was caused by the application of improper/excessive force.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 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 suture material specifications found that each shipment of material must be accompanied by a certificate of conformance.Fiber tenacity, linear density, knot break strength and diameter to be certified.Also, a material certification of analysis is required with each lot.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors, which could have contributed to the reported event, include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: HEALICOIL RG SA 5.5MM W/3 UB-BL CB BL BK
• 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: 17360430
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-01284
• Device Sequence Number: 5091368
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554030860
• UDI-Public: 00885554030860
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151105
• 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): 10/15/2023

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: 02/02/2026
• Device Model Number: 72203707
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203707
• Device Lot Number: 2109803
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/13/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/26/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/2023
• 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: 33 YR
• Patient Sex: Male