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	01/01/1901
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the cutting jaw of the suture cutter broke off.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.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.A visual inspection revealed the batch number and part numbers are legible.The distal tip cutting jaw is missing from the device.The slider has become bent.A functional evaluation revealed the handle and rod could be functioned without strain.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors, which could have contributed to the complaint event, include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• 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: 14455797
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00758
• Device Sequence Number: 15038130
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010654182
• UDI-Public: 03596010654182
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/26/2022

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: 50975552
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/11/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/02/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/25/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/26/2022
• 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): 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