MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACCU-PASS SUTURE SHUTTLE 70 DEGREE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number 72200419

Device Problem Difficult to Advance (2920)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 10/21/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, during an arthroscopic surgery, the monofilament could not feed through the rollers of the "accu-pass (70°, upbend, sterile)".The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a competitor device.No additional complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10 h3,h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of the device history records show there are no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.The instructions for use was 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.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: ACCU-PASS SUTURE SHUTTLE 70 DEGREE
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 10835227
• MDR Text Key: 216085316
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-01831
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010542397
• UDI-Public: 03596010542397
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/06/2022
• Device Model Number: 72200419
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200419
• Device Lot Number: 2042711
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/21/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/13/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/08/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention