MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ACCU-PASS SUTURE SHUTTLE 70 DEGREE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	72200419
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during tan acl procedure, when the package of the accu-pass suture was opened, it was noticed that the dial was stuck from the beginning and the device could not roll the suture out of it.Procedure finished with s&n backup device.Surgical delay of 20 minutes.No surgical delay or injury to patient reported due this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was no relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.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 an isolated event.A visual inspection revealed the device was returned outside of original packaging with one monofilament.No visible damage to the device.A functional evaluation revealed the device functions as intended.The complaint was not verified 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: ACCU-PASS SUTURE SHUTTLE 70 DEGREE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11905742
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01260
• Device Sequence Number: 1266482
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010542397
• UDI-Public: 03596010542397
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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): 07/02/2021

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 Expiration Date: 01/01/2024
• Device Model Number: 72200419
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200419
• Device Lot Number: 2065570
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/20/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/11/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/29/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1