MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIORAPTOR KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72202403
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/29/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the bioraptor anchor broke and deformed while being implanted.The procedure was successfully completed without surgical delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.An image evaluation was performed and found the anchor is out of the insertion device.The anchor does not seem broken or deformed.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 event.A review of the material specifications found that the anchor is out of the insertion device.The anchor does not seem broken or deformed.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 precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: BIORAPTOR KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR
• 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: 18383654
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-02505
• Device Sequence Number: 3968762
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010651273
• UDI-Public: 03596010651273
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083635
• 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): 02/19/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 72202403
• Device Lot Number: 2115904
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2023
• 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: Male