MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIORAPTOR KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72202403
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Perforation (2001)
Date of Event	05/27/2024
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 bioraptor knotless anchor got broken while tapping into the bone, the broken pieces were removed from the meniscus with the help of grasper, it was necessary to drill an additional hole.The procedure was completed using a back-up device.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).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 anchor material specifications found that the storage requirements, material specifications, and applicable tests were appropriately specified.A material certificate of analysis was required for the raw material.A clinical review states that based on the limited information provided, definitive contributing clinical factors cannot be concluded; however, ifu provides warnings, precautions and instructions which address breakage; therefore, a user technique and/or procedural variance cannot be completely ruled out as a possible contributing factor.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: BIORAPTOR KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR
• 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: 19554798
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01309
• Device Sequence Number: 11964995
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010651273
• UDI-Public: 03596010651273
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K152566
• 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): 07/16/2024

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 Expiration Date: 04/10/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202403
• Device Lot Number: 2070460
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/27/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/10/2021
• 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: 28 YR
• Patient Sex: Male