MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA HA 4.5 W/2 UB BLUE & BLK; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72202624
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy, the tip of the twinfix ultra anchor was found to be broken when it was in the patient bone, the residue was removed from the patient.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device with no surgical delay.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an image evaluation was performed and found the device outside of its package, with a broken anchor and bio debris.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 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 of the reported event could not be determined since findings cannot lead to a clear cause of the reported event.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the 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.Corrected data: h6: health effect - impact code.

• Brand Name: TWINFIX ULTRA HA 4.5 W/2 UB BLUE & BLK
• 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: 19485111
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01255
• Device Sequence Number: 8030383
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010647566
• UDI-Public: 03596010647566
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151105
• 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): 06/20/2024

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: 72202624
• Device Lot Number: 2131868
• 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: 05/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/07/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/20/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2023
• 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 Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Male