MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONMED LARGO Y-KNOT FLEX 1.3MM ALL-SUTURE ANCHOR; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number Y1301

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 01/22/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The distributor reported on behalf of their customer that the y1301, y-knot flex 1.3mm all-suture anchor was found during pre-op testing on (b)(6) 2024 when it was reported ¿one of the tips was broken and the suture was detached when a surgeon opened a package.The broken tip and detached suture have not been returned as they were disposed of at a hospital.¿.There was no report of injury, medical intervention or extended hospitalization to the patient or user.This report is being raised on the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device is being returned to conmed for evaluation.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the device evaluation and complaint investigation.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Manufacturer Narrative

Examination of the returned used device found one of the anchor forks broken off.The broken tip is approximately 0.070 long, however it was not returned for evaluation.Additionally, the anchor shaft was found slightly bent.Inspected per print a14-210-131.A likely cause for this issue is the application of excessive force and or application of side/ bending loads.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.This is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode within the past two years.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of (b)(4) complaints, regarding 10 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be (b)(4) per the instructions for use, the user is advised inspect instruments prior to use to ensure they are in good physical condition and function properly.There should be no loose, broken or misaligned parts.Exercise care in the use of these devices to minimize side or bending loads.Do not use excessive force on instruments to avoid damage or breakage during use.Avoid unintended contact with other surgical instruments during use to prevent damage or breakage.Inspect instruments after use to ensure they have not been damaged.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Event Description

The distributor reported on behalf of their customer that the y1301, y-knot flex 1.3mm all-suture anchor was found during pre-op testing on 22jan24 when it was reported ¿one of the tips was broken and the suture was detached when a surgeon opened a package.The broken tip and detached suture have not been returned as they were disposed of at a hospital.¿.There was no report of injury, medical intervention or extended hospitalization to the patient or user.This report is being raised on the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

• Brand Name: Y-KNOT FLEX 1.3MM ALL-SUTURE ANCHOR
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONMED LARGO; 11311 concept blvd; largo FL 33773
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONMED LARGO; 11311 concept blvd; largo FL 33773
• Manufacturer Contact: samantha dewberry ; 525 french road; utica, NY 13502 ; 3152230184
• MDR Report Key: 18759635
• MDR Text Key: 336984420
• Report Number: 1017294-2024-00023
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20845854021658
• UDI-Public: (01)20845854021658(17)230619(10)1322497
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: KS
• PMA/PMN Number: K111779
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/22/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: Y1301
• Device Lot Number: 1322497
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/19/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic