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

Model Number 7209485

Device Problems Break (1069); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)

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

Event Date 12/17/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during use in a meniscus repair procedure, the meniscus mender was found to be already broken when the package was opened.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No patient complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.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 review of risk management found that the anticipated risk level is no longer adequate.A review of the device drawings found a stress relief collar is now attached at the connection between the shaft and the hub of the suture capture loop.This design change was implemented as a result of a corrective action initiated to address the reported issue.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.Only one meniscal suture loop was returned, and it is separated between the shaft and hub.There is no debris on the device.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with device design.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.A corrective action for this failure mode is in place.

• 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: 13193367
• MDR Text Key: 283420600
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00045
• 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,Consumer,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/08/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7209485
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209485
• Device Lot Number: 2055687
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/18/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/27/2020
• 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