MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIOSURE SYNC 7-8MM TIBIAL FIXATION; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	72202745
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/05/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: 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 investigative findings or 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 acl procedure, the biosure sync 7-8mm tibial fixation broke while being implanted.The device was removed using tweezers.The procedure was successfully completed with a surgical delay of less than 30 minutes using a smith and nephew back-up device on the originally drilled bone hole, and no void was left in the patient.The patient's health condition is fine and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an image evaluation was performed and found the biosure tibial fixation device broken inside a pouch.Only two legs are visible.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 specification found that the storage requirements, material specifications, and applicable tests were appropriately specified.A material certificate of analysis was required for the raw material.The root cause could not be determined since findings cannot lead to a clear cause of the reported event.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include improper preparation of the insertion site, incomplete fixation, or use of incompatible accessories.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The device legs are damaged and deformed.One leg is fractured from the device and was not returned.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.An analysis of the customer provided image found the biosure tibial fixation device broken inside a pouch.Only two legs are visible.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 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 anchor material specification, found that the storage requirements, material specifications, and applicable tests were appropriately specified.A material certificate of analysis was required for the raw material.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 (an inadvertent impact event that may have occurred during device transportation, rough shipping and handling, or at the customer site, as well as the application of an unintended, inappropriate, or excessive force to the device).Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: BIOSURE SYNC 7-8MM TIBIAL FIXATION
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 22121512
• Report Number: 1219602-2025-01330
• Device Sequence Number: 4172253
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010648983
• UDI-Public: 3596010648983
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093943
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/14/2025

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: 72202745
• Device Lot Number: 51064922
• 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: 05/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/03/2025; 10/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2025; 10/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/11/2022
• 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 Age: 44 YR
• Patient Sex: Male