MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE AIR MENISCUS SYSTEM, CURVED; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Model Number	4720
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/06/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the anchors remained loose in the joint.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The product was not returned for investigation and the reported failure mode was not confirmed.Alleged failure: thread broken.Probable root cause: design: inadequate raw material specification (needle or depth indicator); needle tube thickness too thin or too thick; suture does not have adequate working length; inadequate handle assembly design ; inadequate raw material ; depth indicator thickness too thin or too thick.Process: depth indicator not manufactured to specification; needle or implant body not manufactured to specification; dimple process on needle not manufactured to specification; inadequate design of needle/depth indicator to create interference to retain/remove depth indicator; stiffener not manufactured to specification.Application: user intentionally bends/forces instrument (g8); incision too small (g9); inadequate or improper visualization (g10); user not familiar with device use (g11); user does not use sled or other technique to prevent catching on soft tissue (g12).The device manufacture date is not known.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.H3 other text : 81.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the anchors remained loose in the joint.

• Brand Name: AIR MENISCUS SYSTEM, CURVED
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: andrea zenere ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 13419498
• Report Number: 0002936485-2022-00061
• Device Sequence Number: 4867213
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327375404
• UDI-Public: 07613327375404
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153087
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 4720
• Device Catalogue Number: 4720
• Device Lot Number: 7002913
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/06/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/06/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/01/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown