MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SET MENISCUS MENDER II DISPOSABLE; PASSER

Model Number 7209485

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 04/15/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a meniscus clean up surgery, when the package was opened the meniscus mender was found damaged, the needle and head was separated.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or 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

One 7209485 disposable meniscus mender ii set was returned for evaluation.Visual assessment confirmed the complaint.The loop meniscal were broken from the bottom.To avoid components from shifting within the package, individual component storage cradles are intentionally snug.Use of the distal end (head) to remove snare loops from the tray may result in weakening, bending or complete fracture between at the head and shaft connection.Proper method of retrieval is to push and pop the head of the component from the back of the cradle.Complaint history review indicated similar allegations for the lot number reported.Batch review did not indicate a condition, product or procedure failure that supported the allegation although the condition was confirmed during further investigation by engineering.This resulted with initiation of a corrective action and potential process change.Engineering evaluation confirmed the product met specifications at the time of distribution.

• Brand Name: SET MENISCUS MENDER II DISPOSABLE
• Type of Device: PASSER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes boulevard; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 10029148
• MDR Text Key: 190016695
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-00736
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010468482
• UDI-Public: 03596010468482
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K885311
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/11/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/06/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/11/2023
• Device Model Number: 7209485
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209485
• Device Lot Number: 50769343
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/05/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 41 YR
• Patient Weight: 52