MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CUFF STITCH 180 DEG LEFT; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number CUFF STITCH 180 DEG LEFT

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem Injury (2348)

Event Date 05/25/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).

Event Description

It was reported that during arthroscopy, the "point" of the product broke, the doctor removed it with the suture.It is unknown how the procedure was completed and no delay was reported.No other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported 180 degree cuff stitch, used in treatment, has not been returned for evaluation.Without the reported product a visual or functional evaluation cannot be performed and the customers complaint cannot be confirmed.From the information provided, the distal tip broke off during use.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence; however, factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: excessive forces placed on the device during use.The instruction for use outlines precautionary statements and instructions in regards to the use of the device to avoid damage or non-functionality.A review of the manufacturing and complaint records was performed for the reported lot, there were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.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.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 found the tip of the device is sheared off.A review of the complaint revealed there were no patient injuries reported and no apparent patient impact based on the details provided.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: CUFF STITCH 180 DEG LEFT
• Type of Device: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 10151614
• MDR Text Key: 195079965
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-00913
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010448927
• UDI-Public: 03596010448927
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/03/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CUFF STITCH 180 DEG LEFT
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209161
• Device Lot Number: 50523453
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/10/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/14/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2020; 11/02/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/20/2020; 11/03/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention