MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SUTURE CUTTER; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	72202589
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/18/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopic procedure, the suture cutters was blunt and it was not working.The procedure was successfully completed by changing the surgical technique.No delays nor further 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 instructions for use found: ¿read these instructions completely prior to use.As with any surgical instrument, careful attention should be exercised to ensure that excessive force is not placed on the instrument.Excessive force can result in instrument failure.¿ a review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.

• Brand Name: SUTURE CUTTER
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11135219
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-00092
• Device Sequence Number: 19902260
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010652447
• UDI-Public: 03596010652447
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/30/2021

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: 72202589
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202589
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/21/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1