MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX TI 3.5 ULTRABRAID; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72200752
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Fragmentation (1261); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/09/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case- (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 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an ankle joint ligament repair surgery, there was material fragmentation at the head of one (1) twinfix anchor.All the fragments were removed using tweezers.The procedure was performed, after a non-significant delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up in the originally drilled bone hole.The patient's status is fine.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H11 h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The sutures are still on the device, run through the cannula, and tied at the cleat.The sutures have no visible defect.The distal tip of the anchor has been fragmented.The threads of the anchor are deformed.The rest of the anchor was not returned.Bio debris is present.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 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 blueprints found that no burrs, cracks, or contamination is allowed and a certification of compliance to material and processing specifications is required.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: TWINFIX TI 3.5 ULTRABRAID
• 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: 24724077
• Report Number: 1219602-2026-00913
• Device Sequence Number: 13345122
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010578921
• UDI-Public: 3596010578921
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972326
• 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): 05/13/2026

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: 72200752
• Device Lot Number: 2101782
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/24/2022
• 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