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	09/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H11 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 remplissage with instability surgery, it was noticed that the helicoil anchor sa pk 4.5mm got broken, when the surgeon screwed the suture anchor in the bone.The procedure was resumed, after a delay less than 30 minutes, using a similar s+n back-up product.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.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 raw material requirement found that the tensile strength has been established.Also, material certificate of analysis (coa) is required for raw material.Although a review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet specification upon release for distribution at the time of manufacturing, the root cause of the reported event has been traced to a manufacturing issue.Based on this investigation, a nonconformance was previously initiated to address the reported failure.Therefore, the need for corrective or preventive actions 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: 23213187
• Report Number: 1219602-2025-02438
• Device Sequence Number: 9066644
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010657862
• UDI-Public: 3596010657862
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/31/2025

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: 72203378
• Device Lot Number: 2153828
• 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: 09/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/29/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/31/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/16/2024
• 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