MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIOSURE REGEN SCREW 5 X 20MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72204389
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/14/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl reconstruction, the biosure screw was broke into pieces when screwed in, all the pieces were removed using grasper, and no void was left in the patient.The insertion site cleared of all debris prior to insertion of the anchor.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay and a change in surgical technique was required from double fixation to single fixation.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4.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.The provided product identification information did not match any known release of this part and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, 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.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case-(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 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 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.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: BIOSURE REGEN SCREW 5 X 20MM
• 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: 18838727
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00396
• Device Sequence Number: 20686739
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036572
• UDI-Public: 00885554036572
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: HK
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/23/2024

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: 06/01/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204389
• Device Lot Number: 51135966
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/22/2024; 04/03/2024; 05/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2024; 04/05/2024; 05/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2023
• 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