MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MINITAC 2.0 DURABRAID; STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	72200795
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference number: (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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the minitac durabraid suture broke.The suture was removed from the patient with tweezers.Surgery was completed with a back-up device instead using the originally bone hole.There was no surgical delay, and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 insertion device was returned with a length of broken suture string and an unopened drill guide.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 no 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 sutures material specifications found that a material certification is required with each lot.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include procedural variance, or deviations from established protocols, increasing risks and leading to unintended consequences.Other factors include excessive force or torsion during use or use of sharp instruments near the device tip.Based on this investigation, there is no evidence to suggest a design, material, or manufacturing issue.Therefore, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: MINITAC 2.0 DURABRAID
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 20846507
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-02699
• Device Sequence Number: 20871083
• Product Code: JDR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010585998
• UDI-Public: 3596010585998
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/08/2025

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: 04/27/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200795
• Device Lot Number: 50869952
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/27/2020
• 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 Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 65 KG