MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SUTUREFIX CRVD AHR S 1 #2 UB STR BL-CB; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72204688
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/30/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopic shoulder labral repair, the suturefix anchor broke inside the suturefix drill guide, the tip of the anchor did not come out from the drill guide making it unusable.The procedure was completed using a s+n backup device.There was a delay of less than 30 minutes.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference : (b)(4).H3, h6: 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h2: additional information: b5 and h6.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopic shoulder labral repair, the suturefix anchor broke after deployment inside the suturefix drill guide, the tip of the anchor did not come out from the drill guide making it unusable.The device did not broke inside the patient.The procedure was completed using a s+n backup device, and no void was left in the patient.There was a delay of less than 30 minutes.No further complications were reported.

• Brand Name: SUTUREFIX CRVD AHR S 1 #2 UB STR BL-CB
• 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: 20356260
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-02195
• Device Sequence Number: 7284410
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556686270
• UDI-Public: 885556686270
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K163034
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (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): 11/07/2024

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: 72204688
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 09/13/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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