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

Model Number 7209485

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 04/28/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy procedure, it was not possible to insert the loop retriever of the meniscus mender to the outer sheath.The procedure was successfully completed without surgical delay using a back-up device.No patient complications were reported.Per investigation it was found that one of the suture threaders has the distal end (snare) deformed and is fractured between the hub and the shaft.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).H6: the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.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 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.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 sealed in its original packaging.The returned open box confirms the device and batch.The meniscus mender set is in the plastic tray and one of the suture threaders has the distal end (snare) deformed and is fractured between the hub and the shaft.There does not appear to be any 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.Internal complaint reference (b)(4).A1: patient identifier must be in blank.There is confirmation a patient was involved but there is no specific information about the patient.H6: medical device problem code updated.

• 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: 15039330
• MDR Text Key: 296046253
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-01015
• 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: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/16/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/18/2022
• 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: 2059680
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/26/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/13/2020
• 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