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	12/16/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, truepass suture passer plier broke off the tip of the needle.No case reported, therefore, there was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed the device was returned without needle.No physical damage visible to the handheld device.A functional evaluation of the device found that there is resistance when actuating needle of the device.The needle showed signs of deformation after being used with the handpiece.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause was associated with component failure.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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.Factors, which could have contributed to the complaint event, include an application of excessive use of the device or wear of the material.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: 13142404
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00008
• Device Sequence Number: 4651711
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/25/2022

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: 57279
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/16/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/04/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown