MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FLUSH SUTURE CUTTER; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number 72203053

Device Problem Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 10/06/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during a surgery, the flush suture cutter lower jaw was cracked so the suture could not be cut.No delay was reported.It is unknown if there was significant delay.It is unknown if there was significant delay.No patient injury or other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 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 concluded this was an isolated event.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.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 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 visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The markings on the device confirm the part number, and found that the lot of the received device is different than reported.The device is worn from use, and there is a crack through the distal end of the lower jaw.A functional evaluation of the device found that it cannot cut through the test suture due to the crack in the lower jaw.The suture passes through the crack when tension is applied.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause was associated with component failure.Factors, which could have contributed to the complaint event, include an application of excessive force or contact with another source.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: FLUSH SUTURE CUTTER
• Type of Device: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• 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: 12707895
• MDR Text Key: 278676278
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-02366
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010653666
• UDI-Public: 03596010653666
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/07/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/27/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72203053
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203053
• Device Lot Number: 50860338
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/07/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/03/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other