MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEALICOIL SA PK 4.5MM W/2 UB-BL CBRD BL; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72203378
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/19/2025
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 a lateral patellar support band release and medial support band reinforcement reconstruction under knee arthroscopy, a 4.0 needle was used for the incision then the puncture on the patella was made, and during the insertion process the healicoil anchor nail broke.The broken anchor was completely removed from the patient.Surgery was completed with a back-up device instead.It is unknown if there was a delay, and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H11 h3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an evaluation of the customer provided image was performed and found the device on top of the packaging with the anchor deformed and broken.The lot number of the reported device is on the packaging.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 tensile strength has been established.Also, material certificate of analysis (coa) is required for raw material.The root cause of the reported event 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 excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H11 h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that it was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The sutures are still run through the anchor but have been freed from the cleat.The anchor is on the device.The distal end of the anchor has been fractured, and heavy bio debris is present.An assessment of material characteristics found that based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.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 tensile strength has been established.Also, material certificate of analysis (coa) is required for raw material.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include 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, there is no evidence to suggest a design, material or manufacturing issue.Therefore, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: HEALICOIL SA PK 4.5MM W/2 UB-BL CBRD BL
• 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 Key: 23005865
• Report Number: 1219602-2025-02235
• Device Sequence Number: 13387459
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010657862
• UDI-Public: 3596010657862
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K152566
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/16/2026

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: 72203378
• Device Lot Number: 2160163
• 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: 08/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2025; 01/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2025; 01/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/17/2024
• 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