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

Catalog Number	72203379
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy, when the physician prepared the bone and the anchorage was set, when the healicoil was being introduced, it began to break and its pieces came out, the entire anchorage was removed.Surgery continued without any delay with a back-up device that worked without inconvenience.Patient health condition is stable.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.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 tensile strength requirements are specified.A material certificate of analysis (coa) is required for raw material.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy, when the physician prepared the bone and the anchorage was set, when the healicoil was being introduced, it began to break and its pieces came out, the entire anchorage was removed.Surgery continued without any delay with a back-up device used in the originally drilled bone hole, that worked without inconvenience.Patient health condition is stable.No further complications were reported.
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 and sutures are still on the insertion device.The anchor is missing threads.The sutures are still run through the cannula and tied at the cleat.Bio debris is present.The sutures and insertion device show no defects.A functional evaluation reveals the anchor will deploy from the insertion device.The sutures will loose from the cleat and will release through the cannula.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.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 tensile strength requirements are specified.A material certificate of analysis (coa) is required for raw material.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include rough handling or excessive force to the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: HEALICOIL SA PK 5.5MM W/2 UB-BL, CBRD 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: 18809415
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00372
• Device Sequence Number: 7342888
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554026306
• UDI-Public: 00885554026306
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113294
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/12/2024

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: 72203379
• Device Lot Number: 2125881
• 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: 02/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/10/2024; 05/21/2024; 07/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/29/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2024; 05/28/2024; 07/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/17/2023
• 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 Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 65 KG