MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SUTUREFIX ULTRA AHR S 2 UB STR CB BLU; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72203853
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy the suturefix ultra anchor had a breakage during deployment.The procedure was completed using a back-up device, but it is unknown if there was a surgical delay.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.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 a material certificate of analysis is required.Factors that can contribute to the reported event include excessive force applied to the inserter.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: SUTUREFIX ULTRA AHR S 2 UB STR CB BLU
• 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: 19080495
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00751
• Device Sequence Number: 17649793
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554031447
• UDI-Public: 885554031447
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122059
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 05/21/2024

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: 72203853
• Device Lot Number: 2129431
• 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: 03/21/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/02/2023
• 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