MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TWINFIX ULTRA TI 4.5 W/2 UB (WH & BLUE); FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number 72202893

Device Problem Corroded (1131)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/05/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the twinfix was found rust at the scale mark of metal inserter under arthroscopy.It is unknown if there was a delay and a back up was available to complete the procedure.No patient injury was reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h2, h6.One 72202893 twinfix ultra ti 4.5mm suture anchor device used for treatment, was returned for evaluation.There was discoloration at the laser marking area of the distal tip.There was no anchor or suture returned.Initial evaluation was unconfirmed.Complaint history review indicated similar allegations for the lot number reported.Batch review did not indicate a condition or product/procedure failure that supported the allegation.The device appears to have reddish/brown discoloration isolated only to the laser marking along the shaft.The discoloration appears to be corrosion but this was not confirmed.A review of information for p/n 72202893 lot: 2029381 shows that this product was assembled in costa rica and the shaft component (p/n 90504293) built into the upper level assembly consisted of three lots with manufacture dates of 22 feb 2018, 09 jan 2019 and 07 jan 2019.A review of ncmrs show no ncmrs for these lots.A review of deviations shows one deviation that coincides with one of the shaft manufacturing lots; 2018-12.This deviation allowed the use of an ultrasonic cleaning operation while the branson degreaser was being validated.The ultrasonic cleaning method was the original method of cleaning these parts until the pero degreaser was validated.Because of similar complaints that showed no deviation from the process having a similar discrepancy, this is not likely the cause to this failure mode.A review of relevant clinical/medical information in the reported issue, inclusive of technique and patient information, to include, but not limited to: ¿patient information ¿surgical procedure/post-operative care review ¿device labeling (including technique guides, ifus, etc.) reportedly while using twin fix ultra pack anchor, the metal inserter was found to have rust following arthroscopic view.One intraoperative photo was provided for review and confirm a color variation.The device was returned for evaluation and a reddish/brown discoloration isolated only to the laser marking along the shaft was confirmed and per the product evaluation the ¿discoloration appears to be corrosion but this was not confirmed.¿ a backup device was used to complete the procedure with no patient injuries being reported.Since no patient harm is being alleged and no further harm is anticipated, no further assessment is warranted at this time.

• Brand Name: TWINFIX ULTRA TI 4.5 W/2 UB (WH & BLUE)
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 9535746
• MDR Text Key: 173253110
• Report Number: 1219602-2019-01702
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010652287
• UDI-Public: 03596010652287
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K100159
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/24/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/31/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/14/2024
• Device Model Number: 72202893
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202893
• Device Lot Number: 2029381
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1