MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SUTURE RETRIEVER (BOX 6); SNARE, SURGICAL

Model Number	013593
Medical Device Problem Code	Firing Problem (4011)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/11/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure, the suture retriever wire could not come out of the suture retriever.It is unknown if there was a delay or if a backup device was available and how the issue was resolved.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.No product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.A review of the drawing indicated that the length of wire loop available was specified.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.

• Brand Name: SUTURE RETRIEVER (BOX 6)
• Common Device Name: SNARE, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11117545
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-00030
• Device Sequence Number: 3608482
• Product Code: GAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010025043
• UDI-Public: 03596010025043
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K881224
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/16/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 013593
• Device Catalogue Number: 013593
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/09/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1