MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. DISP FIRSTPASS STR PASSR SELF; PASSER

Catalog Number 22-4038

Device Problem Firing Problem (4011)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case- (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during the surgery the firstpass needle could not deploy the suture.No patient injuries were reported.It is unknown if there was a back-up device available or if there was a delay.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information in b5.

Event Description

It was reported that during a rc repair surgery, the firstpass needle could not deploy the suture.Smith and nephew back-up device was available to complete the surgery.It is unknown if there was a surgical delay.No patient injuries reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10.Internal complaint reference (b)(4).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 showed there were 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 an isolated event.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.

• Brand Name: DISP FIRSTPASS STR PASSR SELF
• Type of Device: PASSER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 11065714
• MDR Text Key: 223435174
• Report Number: 3006524618-2020-01131
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556724545
• UDI-Public: 885556724545
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/23/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/11/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 22-4038
• Device Lot Number: 2056637
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1