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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKNOWN SUSPENSORY FIXATION DEVICE; RETENTION DEVICE, SUTURE

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKNOWN SUSPENSORY FIXATION DEVICE; RETENTION DEVICE, SUTURE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number UNKNOWN
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event 02/13/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on the literature review "tensioning device increases coracoid bone block healing rates in arthroscopic latarjet procedure with suture-button fixation;" 1 patient had a traumatic recurrent shoulder instability at a mean of 7 months (range, 5-12 months) after an arthroscopic latarjet procedure where a suture button and tensioning device were used (mechanically tensioned).The patient outcome is unknown, and no further information is available.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a complaint history review could not be conducted.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus an instruction for use review could not be conducted.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a risk management review could not be conducted.A clinical review states that the images provided in the article have been interpreted within the text; therefore, no further analysis of the images is required.The clinical root cause and/or patient outcome beyond that which was documented in the literature article could not be confirmed nor concluded; therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted at this time.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrected information in d1 (brand name).
 
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Brand Name
UNKNOWN SUSPENSORY FIXATION DEVICE
Common Device Name
RETENTION DEVICE, SUTURE
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
130 forbes blvd.
mansfield MA 02048
Manufacturer (Section G)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
130 forbes blvd.
mansfield MA 02048
Manufacturer Contact
holly topping
7000 west william cannon drive
austin, TX 78735
5123913905
MDR Report Key16139840
Report Number1219602-2023-00078
Device Sequence Number6309696
Product Code KGS
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryFR
PMA/510(K) Number
UNKNOWN
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Study,Literature,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/02/2023
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Catalogue NumberUNKNOWN
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/23/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/27/2023
04/26/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/11/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/28/2023
05/02/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other; Required Intervention;
Patient SexUnknown
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