MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. MINIMAGNUM KNOTLESS IMPLANT PKG; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number OM-2500

Device Problems Difficult to Fold, Unfold or Collapse (1254); Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problems No Information (3190); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/23/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during an anterior stabilization the suture was load correctly into the anchor and slack was ratcheted correctly in the directions of the arrows.Once the anchor was inserted into the joint and positioned to the pre drilled hole the ratchet stop taking the suture, thus not performing and unable to complete its task.Anchor was taken out and another was opened and work perfectly fine.Because of this there was a 5 minute delay and procedure was completed with a backup device with no further complications.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h2, h6.The device used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.A review of the device history records for the device showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.A review of the instructions for use found: - the implant system requires tension to be distributed through both suture legs to achieve suture lock deployment.The use of a locking suture stitch (i.E.Modified mason-allen) may cause tensioning to be more difficult due to the inability of the suture legs to move freely through the tissue.- use care to properly align the implant and inserter handle with the bone hole while inserting the implant into the bone hole.Do not bend or twist the inserter handle during and after insertion as damage to the implant or incomplete insertion may result.Do not deploy a bent or damaged implant.Without the reported product a visual and functional evaluation cannot be performed and customer¿s complaint cannot be confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: (1) improper suture loading, (2) excessive tensioning or (3) improper alignment of the inserter handle with the bone hole.There were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10.Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the reported incident and the returned device.A review of the device history records for the reported lot number showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A review of the instructions for use found that excessive force can result in device failure.Clinical evaluation was completed and concluded that was no patient harm or significant delay reported.Therefore, since no patient harm is being alleged, no further assessment is warranted at this time.Visual evaluation shows a non-deployed device with a damage anchor.The snare wire is broken and popped out of suture reel.The device is intended for single use and functional test is not possible.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: (1) excessive tensioning or (2) improper alignment of the inserter handle with the bone hole.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.There were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.

• Brand Name: MINIMAGNUM KNOTLESS IMPLANT PKG
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 10426459
• MDR Text Key: 203531428
• Report Number: 3006524618-2020-00655
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470005592
• UDI-Public: 00817470005592
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K042584
• 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: 02/04/2021

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/09/2021
• Device Model Number: OM-2500
• Device Catalogue Number: OM-2500
• Device Lot Number: 2011969
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/01/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/24/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/19/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/24/2020; 01/29/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/15/2020; 02/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention