MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION NEEDLE AND SUTURE CAPTURE; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number 22-4036

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 10/23/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the firstpass needle and suture capture's plate came off the forceps in the attempt of the fourth stitch.The surgical team looked for it but it could have remained inside the patient.To follow up, the doctor sent control x-rays.The procedure was successfully completed with non-significant surgical delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use were 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 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 clinical review states that the material composition is biocompatible for human use, the device (and fragment) is not manufactured or intended for long-term tissue contact or implantation.The patient impact beyond the reported broken suture capture, change in surgical technique, possible retained non-implantable foreign body, control x-rays, non-significant surgical delay and use of a backup device to complete the procedure cannot be determined based on the limited documentation provided.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.H11: corrected information in h6 (health effect - clinical & impact code).

• Brand Name: NEEDLE AND SUTURE CAPTURE
• Type of Device: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 18111796
• MDR Text Key: 327879394
• Report Number: 3006524618-2023-00426
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470000184
• UDI-Public: 00817470000184
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/26/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 22-4036
• Device Lot Number: 2120671
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/23/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/10/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/11/2023
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 65 KG