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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIORAPTOR KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. BIORAPTOR KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 72202403
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Pain (1994); Joint locking (2672); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event 08/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication reported that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product without evidence about a specific product problem.The reported complication relates to known inherent 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 confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or 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 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, after a shoulder arthroscopy, in which two (2) bioraptor knotless anchor were used, the patient had a hard recovery with pain, stiffness and "locking" of the joint.The patient underwent the correct rehabilitation program.Recently, a follow up with x-ray imaging, showed a metal piece was still in the joint, connected to the anchor, which should be only in peek material.It looked like the metal bar in the inserter that screws the inner screw to lock the suture.The patient will have re surgery in the coming weeks, to try to get this metal piece out from the joint.Patient's current status is unknown.
 
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Brand Name
BIORAPTOR KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR
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
1450 brooks rd.
memphis, TN 38116
5123913905
MDR Report Key22932579
Report Number1219602-2025-02156
Device Sequence Number9156511
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier03596010651273
UDI-Public3596010651273
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySW
PMA/510(K) Number
K152566
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2024
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
Report Date (Section B) 09/01/2025
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Catalogue Number72202403
Device Lot Number2127252
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 08/11/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/02/2025
Date Device Manufactured09/01/2023
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other;
Patient Age22 YR
Patient SexMale
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