MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72203697
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/31/2023
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, when the package was opened, it was noticed that one of the threads of the helicoil anchor was found to be broken.The procedure was successfully completed with non-significant surgical delay.It is unknown if there was a back up device available.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was not returned with any original packaging.The anchor has missing threads and cracks on both sides.The anchor has been pulled slightly up from its manufacturing position.The sutures are run through the cannula and tied at the cleat.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 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.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include an application of unintended or inappropriate or excessive force to the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: HEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL
• 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: 18283849
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-02388
• Device Sequence Number: 12453014
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554031393
• UDI-Public: 885554031393
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123393
• 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): 02/19/2024

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: 04/26/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203697
• Device Lot Number: 2118933
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/16/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/07/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/26/2023
• 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