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

Catalog Number	72203707
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/10/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff, an healicoil´s anchor tip snapped off when inserted into the bone, although correct surgical technique was followed to create the insertion hole; which was prepared with a silver/gold awl and appropriate dilatator tap.The healicoil´s anchor tip was removed from the patient.Patient´s bone quality was incredibly hard; therefore the surgery resumed after a non-significant delay with a supplementary back-up peek anchor in place of the regenesorb material, in the originally drilled bone hole.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.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 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 the storage requirements for the material are specified, and the material must comply with provided percentage composition specifications as measured by ash test.An analysis of the customer provided images found an anchor with a broken tip, still on the inserter.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure 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.

• 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: 17454188
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-01401
• Device Sequence Number: 7288163
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554030860
• UDI-Public: 00885554030860
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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): 10/13/2023

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: 01/07/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203707
• Device Lot Number: 2109793
• 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: 07/13/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/03/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/13/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/07/2023
• 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