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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HEALICOIL KNOTLESS PK ST; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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| Catalog Number |
72205138 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Fall (1848)
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| Date of Event |
11/03/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate to known risks with the device itself or with its use 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 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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, approximately seven (7) months after a shoulder rotator cuff repair performed on (b)(6) 2025, the patient underwent a re-intervention following a fall.During the revision surgery, a healicoil knotless anchor was found split into two parts.The anchor fragments were removed with the help of a grasper, and twinfix titanium and footprint implants were placed for double rows in additional bone holes.Patient outcome is good.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an image evaluation was performed and found two broken fragments of an anchor positioned on a green surgical drape, with visible biological debris present on the components.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 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 material specifications found that the raw material strength requirements and storage requirements specified, and each lot must be accompanied by a material certificate of analysis.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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 an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force during insertion can cause failure of the suture anchor or insertion device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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