MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWNFX TI 3.5 STR ANCHR W/2 ULTRB STR N; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	7210707
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the suture on the twinfix ti anchor broke after it was implanted.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.It is unknown if there was a surgical delay and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The handle bottom and shaft were returned with 2 white sutures with curved needles and 2 blue/white sutures with curved needles.All returned sutures have been cut; therefore, the suture breakage could not be confirmed.No anchor or anchor fragments were returned.There is biological debris on the returned items.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 suture material specifications found that a material certification of analysis is required with each lot.The root cause could not be determined since the reported suture breakage could not be duplicated during the investigation.Factors that can contribute to the reported event include excessive force on the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: TWNFX TI 3.5 STR ANCHR W/2 ULTRB STR N
• 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: 19661251
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01419
• Device Sequence Number: 6822966
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010532190
• UDI-Public: 03596010532190
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972326
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/12/2024

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: 01/03/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 7210707
• Device Lot Number: 2048111
• 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: 06/13/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/03/2020
• 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