MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIOSURE HA 6MM X 20MM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	72201768
Medical Device Problem Code	Component Missing (2306)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/28/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy procedure, when the biosure screw sealed package was opened, no screws were found inside.The procedure was successfully completed using a back-up device, a delay greater than 30 minutes was reported.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed a smith + nephew box, ifu and chart stik label sheet were returned with an empty, open foil package.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 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 packaging sequence found that the operator should insert the device into paper carrier and then place the product into the pouch before sealing.The root cause of the reported event could not be determined since findings cannot lead to a clear cause of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: BIOSURE HA 6MM X 20MM
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 17843904
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-01880
• Device Sequence Number: 7173841
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010611642
• UDI-Public: 03596010611642
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K080358
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/23/2024

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: 09/13/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 72201768
• Device Lot Number: 50966038
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/27/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/06/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2021
• 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