MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRUEPASS SUTURE PASSER SELF-CAPTURE; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number 72203791

Device Problems Device Inoperable (1663); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/14/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the tip of the suture passer failed while firing.No patient impact was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Examination was not possible, as the device was not returned.The investigation was limited to the information provided.The investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event with the clinical details provided.A review of the device history record was performed which confirmed no inconsistencies.No further investigation is warranted at this time.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: TRUEPASS SUTURE PASSER SELF-CAPTURE
• Type of Device: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: james gonzales ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX
• MDR Report Key: 6527952
• MDR Text Key: 74021041
• Report Number: 1219602-2017-00441
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/24/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/27/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203791
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/23/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1