MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TF ULTRA 2 UBRAID AND NDLS 5.5MM TI; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72202618
Medical Device Problem Code	Premature Separation (4045)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Perforation (2001)
Date of Event	05/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the twinfix implant was incorrectly attached to the guide.It went off after opening.No surgical delay was reported.It is unknown how the procedure was completed, however, a new bone hole was used.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference number: (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 no 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.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: TF ULTRA 2 UBRAID AND NDLS 5.5MM TI
• 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: 19510933
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01269
• Device Sequence Number: 3404711
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010656131
• UDI-Public: 03596010656131
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K100159
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/26/2024

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: 72202618
• Device Lot Number: 2139602
• 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: 05/28/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/19/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2023
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown