MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA PK 5.5MM W/2 UB-WHT & BL; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72202599
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/02/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an elbow joint surgery, the anchor of two (2) twinfix ultra broke when screwed in the insertion site.Surgery was completed with a back-up device instead.There was a delay greater than 30 minutes, and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation of the evaluated devices found they are not in their original packaging.The insertion devices were returned with the anchors and suture strings in place.The anchors are fractured just below the proximal end of the suture window.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 material specifications found that tensile strength requirements are specified.A material certificate of analysis (coa) is required for raw material.The root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, off-axis insertion, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: TWINFIX ULTRA PK 5.5MM W/2 UB-WHT & BL
• 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: 19819589
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-01593
• Device Sequence Number: 20985733
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010647474
• UDI-Public: 03596010647474
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/23/2024

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: 72202599
• Device Lot Number: 2105399
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/24/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2022
• 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