MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWNFX TI 3.5 STR ANCHR W/2 ULTRB STR N; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	7210707
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/02/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an ankle arthroscopy, when passing the twinfix implant it presented resistance and was impacted in order to enter it, but the sutures broke.All the broken pieces were retrieved form the patient.The procedure was completed without surgical delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.Current patient status is stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The insertion device, anchor and suture strings were returned with biological debris on them.The suture strings are intact but outside the suture window of the anchor.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, 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 a material certification of analysis is required with each lot.The root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: TWNFX TI 3.5 STR ANCHR W/2 ULTRB STR N
• 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: 18040476
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-02113
• Device Sequence Number: 7259588
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010532190
• UDI-Public: 03596010532190
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972326
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/06/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 7210707
• Device Lot Number: 2103544
• 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: 08/02/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/12/2022
• 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: 47 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 81 KG