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

Model Number	72203791
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when the needle of the truepass suture passer was released, the tip broke off.The incident occurred before the procedure.There was no delay and a backup device was available to complete the procedure with no complications reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device, intended for use 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.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 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 investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: health effect: impact code.The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The device shows wear from use.All springs are in place and undamaged.A functional assessment of the device found that when using an appropriate disposable needle the device was unable to secure suture material due to the needle tip breaking.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, an impact event inconsistent with normal use, wear from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling, or inadequate routine maintenance.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: 11988859
• Report Number: 1219602-2021-01346
• Device Sequence Number: 4306062
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554030419
• UDI-Public: 00885554030419
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/05/2023

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: 56341
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/24/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2021; 11/28/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/22/2021; 12/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2020
• 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