MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FLUSH SUTURE CUTTER XL; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	72203052
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/26/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a shoulder arthroscopy, the suture cutter broke, at the tip where the thread enters to finish the cut, when cutting the wire.The procedure was completed without delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No patient injuries or other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).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.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.There was no way to determine if the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.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.

• Brand Name: FLUSH SUTURE CUTTER XL
• 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: 14080349
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00520
• Device Sequence Number: 16668187
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010654182
• UDI-Public: 03596010654182
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility,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: 72203052
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203052
• Device Lot Number: L50533716
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/09/2015
• 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: Male