MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W/ 2 UB WHITE / BLUE; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72201995
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/08/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopic dislocation surgery of the shoulder joint, the osteoraptor anchor broke.All th epieces were removed with forceps and suction.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay using an equivalent sn back-up.The back up was used in the original drilled hole, no voids were left, the instrument to prepare the insertion site was a 2.9 mm anchor matching instrument.The patient status was fine.No further complications were reported.
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 alter the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection showed the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.One white and one partial blue/white suture were returned off the anchor.The anchor is fractured at the eyelet.Bio debris is present.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, it was determined that 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 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 specifications found that the storage requirements for the material are specified, and the material must comply with provided percentage composition specifications as measured by ash test.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, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W/ 2 UB WHITE / BLUE
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, 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: 24714583
• Report Number: 1219602-2026-00887
• Device Sequence Number: 6110071
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010615565
• UDI-Public: 3596010615565
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151105
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 05/07/2026

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: 72201995
• Device Lot Number: 2162369
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/22/2024
• 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 Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Male