MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RFBELITE PASS SUTURE SHUTTLE W/ RATCHET; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number 7211020D

Device Problems Break (1069); Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/06/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the suture passer broke during the procedure.The broken piece was removed from the patient and a backup device was available to complete the procedure without delay or patient impact.

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: RFBELITE PASS SUTURE SHUTTLE W/ RATCHET
• 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 78735
• MDR Report Key: 6760043
• MDR Text Key: 81705696
• Report Number: 1219602-2017-00840
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/28/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 7211020D
• Device Lot Number: LT1014
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/06/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/02/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/25/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/28/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2001
• 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
• Patient Age: 61 YR