MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRUEPASS SUTURE PASSER SELF-CAPTURE; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	72203791
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cycle (1142)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a shoulder rotator cuff repair, the truepass suture passer did not tape after firing.The procedure was completed without significant delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10: h3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.The provided product identification information did not match any known release of this part and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.The reported batch was not associated with the reported part number.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.The instructions for use was 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 risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed and the root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.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.

• Brand Name: TRUEPASS SUTURE PASSER SELF-CAPTURE
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 11827607
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01131
• Device Sequence Number: 11027499
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554030419
• UDI-Public: 00885554030419
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KE
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2022

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: 72203791
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203791
• Device Lot Number: 31893
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/02/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown