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

Model Number 7209485

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/20/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the small holding knob at the back of both looped wire of the meniscal menders broke off when they were handled and manipulated by the surgeon.The procedure was completed with a competitor device.There was a delay greater than 30mins and no other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10, h3, h6: 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 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 an isolated issue.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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 investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: SET MENISCUS MENDER II DISPOSABLE
• Type of Device: PASSER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11810526
• MDR Text Key: 250180649
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01101
• 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: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/11/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/12/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7209485
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209485
• Device Lot Number: 2061324
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/10/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention