MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 9MM X 25MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72204404
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, when the screw biosure was screwed into the femur, it broke.The procedure was completed with a surgical delay of less than 30 minutes using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.No damage caused, the patient's health condition is stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, when the biosure screw was screwed into the femur, it broke.All the broken pieces were recovered from the patient with the help of grasper forceps.The procedure was completed with a surgical delay of less than 30 minutes using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.No damage caused, the patient's health condition is stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H2: additional information on: b5, b7 & h6 (health effect - impact code).
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 anchor 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.A clinical evaluation states that the ifu does warn the interference screw must be properly seated on the driver and remain parallel to the tunnel to avoid damage to or breakage of the screw.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: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 9MM X 25MM
• 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: 19260396
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00952
• Device Sequence Number: 17795647
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036800
• UDI-Public: 00885554036800
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/13/2024

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: 01/09/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204404
• Device Lot Number: 51096398
• 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: 04/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/09/2024; 06/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2024; 06/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/09/2023
• 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: Male