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	Perforation (2001)
Date of Event	04/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the suturefix ultra anchor broke while tapping into the bone.The anchor was removed from the patient using a grasper.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device in a new bone hole.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
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.The instructions for use were 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 material specifications found that a material certification is required with each lot.A clinical review states that based on the limited information provided, the definitive clinical root cause of the reported adverse event cannot be determined, and a procedural variance could not be ruled out as a likely contributory factor.No further risk to the patient is anticipated as a result of the additional bone hole.Since no further harm is anticipated, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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: 19165231
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00856
• Device Sequence Number: 7949494
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203853
• Device Lot Number: 2099551
• 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: 04/01/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2022
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 35 YR
• Patient Sex: Male