MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ULTRA FAST-FIX ASSY - REVERSE CURVE; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Model Number	72201492
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/19/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during use in a meniscus repair procedure, the t2 of the fast-fix could not deployed.The procedure was completed with non-significant surgical delay and was finished with a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A3, b5.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during use in a meniscus repair procedure, the t2 of the fast-fix could not deployed.T1 was retrieved from the patient by the surgeon using the retriever.The procedure was completed with non-significant surgical delay and was finished with a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.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 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: ULTRA FAST-FIX ASSY - REVERSE CURVE
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE
• 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: 14337152
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00661
• Device Sequence Number: 17706255
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010597212
• UDI-Public: 03596010597212
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K092508
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/20/2022

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: 72201492
• Device Catalogue Number: 72201492
• Device Lot Number: 2082808
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2022; 06/17/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/21/2022; 06/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2021
• 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: Female