MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 9MM X 30MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72204405
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Perforation (2001)
Date of Event	01/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl, a biosure regenesorb screw broke while being inserted.The broken piece was successfully retrieved from the patient with the help of grasper.The surgical site was prepared with a golden owl and it was cleared.Surgery resumed after a non-significant delay of less than 30 minutes, with a smith and nephew back up device used in a new drilled bone hole.A void was left in the patient.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.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 anchor material specification 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.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.Based on the limited information provided we are unable to conclude on factors known to contribute to the alleged report.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The anchor is fractured into two pieces.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, it was determined the device damage was caused by the application of improper/excessive force.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.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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 anchor material specification found that 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 of the reported event 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 an inadvertent impact event that could have occurred during device transportation, rough shipping and handling, or at customer site.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 9MM X 30MM
• 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: 18663573
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00237
• Device Sequence Number: 20554135
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036817
• UDI-Public: 00885554036817
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142948
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/10/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/14/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204405
• Device Lot Number: 51114539
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2024; 10/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2024; 10/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/14/2023
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown