MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. KIT INVISIKNOT ANKLE FRACTURE; WASHER, BOLT NUT

Catalog Number	72204834
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/27/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an ankle orif, the medial button of the kit invisiknot ankle was secured on the tibia and when the surgeon went to tighten down the suture the tightrope broke.The pieces were removed using tweezers.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.There was no surgical delay and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: KIT INVISIKNOT ANKLE FRACTURE
• Common Device Name: WASHER, BOLT NUT
• 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: 17569459
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-01530
• Device Sequence Number: 8267479
• Product Code: HTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556640227
• UDI-Public: 00885556640227
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162996
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/09/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 72204834
• Device Lot Number: 51082518
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/06/2023; 11/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/17/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/09/2023; 11/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2022
• 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: 38 YR
• Patient Sex: Male