MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 6MM X 20MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72204391
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the screw biosure regenesorb tip cracked at the time of insertion.The procedure was completed using a s+n back up device in the originally drilled bone hole.There was a delay of less than 30 minutes.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that the returned device was not in its original packaging.The distal tip of the device has several cracks in the material.An assessment of material characteristics found that 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 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 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 the application of improper/excessive force.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h2: additional information on d4 and h4 (manufactured and expiration dates).

• Brand Name: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 6MM 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: 18839582
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00401
• Device Sequence Number: 7485939
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036671
• UDI-Public: 00885554036671
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/26/2024

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: 08/09/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204391
• Device Lot Number: 51055743
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/13/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2024; 03/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2024; 03/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/09/2022
• 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