MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA PK 5.5MM W/2 UB-WHT & BL; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72202599
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/04/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case- (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder dislocation surgery, twinfix ultra screw broke while it was being screw.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an image evaluation was performed and found the insertion device with part of the broken anchor still attached, and next to it was the anchor tip with the suture still attached to it.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.A review of the material specifications found that the raw material strength requirements and storage requirements are specified and each lot must be accompanied by a material certificate of analysis.The root cause could not be determined since findings cannot lead to a clear cause of the reported event.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include use of excessive force during insertion.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: TWINFIX ULTRA PK 5.5MM W/2 UB-WHT & BL
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, 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: 17959055
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-02003
• Device Sequence Number: 7035919
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010647474
• UDI-Public: 03596010647474
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K152566
• 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: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/19/2024

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: 08/08/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202599
• Device Lot Number: 2077260
• 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: 09/28/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/18/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/28/2021
• 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