MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SET MENISCUS MENDER II DISPOSABLE; PASSER

Model Number	7209485
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/26/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a meniscus repair, the meniscus mender broke, it could not be used.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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 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 review of the device drawings found a stress relief collar is now attached at the connection between the shaft and the hub of the suture capture loop.This design change was implemented as a result of a corrective action initiated to address the reported issue.A review of the customer provided image finds both of the suture capture loops on a towel with the hubs unattached to the shafts.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with device design.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.A corrective action for this failure mode is in place.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device was returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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 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 review of the device drawings found a stress relief collar is now attached at the connection between the shaft and the hub of the suture capture loop.This design change was implemented as a result of a corrective action initiated to address the reported issue.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The kit was returned with both snare hubs fractured away from the snares (which were not returned) a review of the customer provided image finds both of the suture capture loops on a towel with the hubs unattached to the shafts.The complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with device design.A corrective action for this failure mode is in place.

• Brand Name: SET MENISCUS MENDER II DISPOSABLE
• Common Device Name: PASSER
• 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: 14701380
• Report Number: 1219602-2022-00873
• Device Sequence Number: 14818641
• Product Code: HWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010468482
• UDI-Public: 03596010468482
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K885311
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/26/2023

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 Expiration Date: 02/12/2025
• Device Model Number: 7209485
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209485
• Device Lot Number: 2049510
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/19/2022; 04/25/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/15/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2022; 04/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/12/2020
• 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