MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BONE ANCHORS WITH ARTHROSCOPIC DELIVERY; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	4403
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure, the inner prong of the tendon anchor inserter, broke off on the medial side of the implant and rotator cuff tendon upon use, it was well placed and not in a position that it could hit the bone.The prong was left hanging in the rotator cuff tissue and inside the regeneten implant.It was easily fully removed with a grasper and nothing was left inside the patient.The procedure was completed using a back-up device.There was a delay of 3 minutes and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.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 clinical review states that per case details, the broken device fully removed with a grasper and nothing was left inside the patient.The procedure was completed using a back-up device.No patient injuries or adverse consequences were reported.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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: BONE ANCHORS WITH ARTHROSCOPIC DELIVERY
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 19594066
• Report Number: 3003604053-2024-00025
• Device Sequence Number: 19828677
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00854501006159
• UDI-Public: 854501006159
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131635
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/22/2024

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: 05/26/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 4403
• Device Lot Number: 2120651
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/26/2023
• 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