MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 6MM X 20MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	72204391
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	11/14/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acl procedure the screw broke.It is unknown if there was a delay or back-up device available.No patient injuries reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported 6x20mm biosure regenesorb screw, intended for use in treatment has not been returned for evaluation.Without the reported product a visual evaluation cannot be performed and the customers complaint cannot be confirmed.From the information provided, the screw broke during use.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence; however, factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: application of excessive force during use.The instruction for use outline precautionary statements and instructions in regards to the use of the device to avoid damage or non-functionality.A review of the complaint and manufacturing records was performed and there were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.Further investigation is not warranted at this time.

• Brand Name: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 6MM X 20MM
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 9443028
• Report Number: 1219602-2019-01536
• Device Sequence Number: 2093914
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036671
• UDI-Public: 00885554036671
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142948
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/11/2020

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 Expiration Date: 01/29/2022
• Device Model Number: 72204391
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204391
• Device Lot Number: 50784891
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/14/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/10/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/11/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1