MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FOOTPRINT ULR 4.5 PK SUT SL; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72203783
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/02/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the tip of the footprint ultra suture anchor broke when about to mallet into the bone hole.The tip broke superficially with it touched the entry point of the hole, thus, it was easily removed.The procedure was finished with a smith and nephew back up device used in the originally drilled bone hole and the insertion site was successfully cleared of all debris.No void left in the patient.There was a surgical delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that the returned device was not in its original packaging.The insertion device was returned with the anchor fractured below the distal end of the suture window, the proximal end of the distal anchor and the proximal anchor and blue suture string are on the insertion device.There is biological debris on the returned items.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 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 tensile strength requirements are specified.A material certificate of analysis (coa) is required for raw material.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: FOOTPRINT ULR 4.5 PK SUT SL
• 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: 19420148
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01189
• Device Sequence Number: 19643206
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554029406
• UDI-Public: 00885554029406
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123579
• 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): 06/18/2024

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: 72203783
• Device Lot Number: 2140179
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/21/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/29/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2023
• 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