MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RND ENDBTN POST SST W-SZ3/4 SUTURE LOOP; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	71934993
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/07/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during double endobutton fixation, breakage of the round endobutton of one (1) rnd endbtn post sst w-sz3/4 suture loop due to snagging during tensioning.It is unknown how the procedure was resumed.No patient injuries or other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H10: 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 investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H11: this report was inadvertently submitted under manufacturer report number ¿1643264¿, correct manufacturer report number is ¿1219602¿.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was not received for evaluation, however, a device from the same lot number was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was returned in unopened/sealed packaging with 24kk00066 on the label.After opening the sealed box, the device has no visible defect.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification 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 suture material specification, found a material certification of analysis is required for each lot.Data must include min., max and average test results for knot break strength and diameter.Suture is to be free of frays and defects.The root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: RND ENDBTN POST SST W-SZ3/4 SUTURE LOOP
• Common Device Name: SCREW, 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: 21532146
• Report Number: 1643264-2025-00079
• Device Sequence Number: 8050181
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556424544
• UDI-Public: 885556424544
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: K183232
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/03/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 71934993
• Device Lot Number: 24KK00066
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2025; 05/27/2025; 09/01/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2025; 05/27/2025; 09/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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