MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SET MENISCUS MENDER II DISPOSABLE; PASSER

Catalog Number 7209485

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 05/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a procedure, where a set meniscus mender ii was used, it was not possible to pass the suture through the needle.Surgery continued without any delay with a back-up device.No further complications were reported.As per investigation results the suture retriever was not functional due to one snare being fractured from the hub and both snare loops being deformed.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.Both suture retrievers have the snare deformed and one has been fractured from the hub.The shaft of one of the needles and one of the suture retrievers are bent.A functional assessment of the device found the suture retriever not functional due to one snare being fractured from the hub and both snare loops being deformed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification 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 has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate, excessive force to the device or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: SET MENISCUS MENDER II DISPOSABLE
• Type of Device: PASSER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 18326229
• MDR Text Key: 330495944
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-02438
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010468482
• UDI-Public: 03596010468482
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K885311
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/18/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209485
• Device Lot Number: 2069942
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/11/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/16/2021
• 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