MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. MAGNUM 2 KNOTLESS IMPLANT; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	OM-1502
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended Movement (3026)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the magnum suture lost its tension, it appeared to slip after the point where the anchor locked down on the suture internally.The instrument used to prepare the insertion site was a magnum punch 3.2 mm.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device.There was a delay of less than or equal to 30 min.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.A review of the device history records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.A review of the instructions for use found that over tensioning the suture can result in device 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: MAGNUM 2 KNOTLESS IMPLANT
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 11513100
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00333
• Device Sequence Number: 3844630
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470005486
• UDI-Public: 00817470005486
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: EI
• PMA/510(K) Number: K042914
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: foreign,health professional,o
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/10/2021

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 Model Number: OM-1502
• Device Catalogue Number: OM-1502
• Device Lot Number: 2060637
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/24/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/13/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention