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

Catalog Number 22-4038

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 11/03/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a shoulder scope arthroplasty, when the firstpass was opened, it was noticed that the tip (jaw) was broken off.The procedure was completed with a delay of roughly 2 minutes using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was not returned in any original packaging.The suture capture has been broken from the upper jaw but not returned.Bio debris is present.A functional evaluation revealed the jaw will close and the suture passer will deploy when trigger is initiated.These failures have been determined to be related to the reported event.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 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.The root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: DISP FIRSTPASS STR PASSR SELF
• Type of Device: PASSER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 18235096
• MDR Text Key: 329344361
• Report Number: 3006524618-2023-00482
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556724545
• UDI-Public: 885556724545
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/17/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/29/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 22-4038
• Device Lot Number: 2130365
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/17/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/02/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1