MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIRPTR 2.3 PK SUTURE ANCHOR W/ ULTRAB; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72201541
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined due to the limited clinical information provided.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 a material certificate of analysis is required for raw material and must comply with material specifications parameters.Based on the limited information provided we are unable to conclude on factors known to contribute to the alleged report.As of this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the bioraptor anchor snapped in half on insertion.The anchor was removed from the patient.The procedure was successfully completed without surgical delay using a smith and nephew back up device.The back up device was used in the original bone hole.No further complications were reported.

• Brand Name: BIRPTR 2.3 PK SUTURE ANCHOR W/ ULTRAB
• 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: 19661396
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01423
• Device Sequence Number: 17828840
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010595072
• UDI-Public: 03596010595072
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/12/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 72201541
• Device Lot Number: 2129958
• 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: 06/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/12/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/30/2023
• 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