MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONMED LARGO SPECTRUM II, SUTURE HOOK, DISPOSABLE, 60 DEGREE RIGHT, QTY 5; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	C6382
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/06/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device is being returned to conmed for evaluation.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the device evaluation and complaint investigation.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.Device not yet received.
Event or Problem Description
International complaints reported on behalf of the customer that the device c6382, spectrum ii, suture hook, disposable, 60 degree right, was being used on 06feb23 during a labral repair procedure when it was reported ¿surgeon inserted spectrum hook into labrum arthroscopically.End of hook broke off inside joint.Retrieved immediately." it was also reported that there were no changes to the procedure.Further assessment questioning found that the fragment was removed using a grasper.The procedure was completed with a 2-minute delay and the current status of the patient was reported as ¿no effect.¿ there was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Reported event of ¿end of hook broke off¿ was confirmed based on photographic evidence and device evaluation.Examination of the returned used device found suture hook broken off at the weld.Broken hook was not returned for evaluation.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.This is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode within the past two years.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 15 complaints, regarding 16 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be 0.0003.Per the instructions for use, the user is advised the following: if the hook or needle bends during use, immediately discontinue use and discard.There is an increased risk of hook or needle breakage and unintentional patient injury may result.Avoid lateral stresses to the instruments or device function may be compromised.There is an increased risk of hook or needle breakage and unintentional patient injury may result.Avoid mechanical shock or over stressing the instrument which may shorten the life of the instrument.Prior to use, always inspect suture needle for damage (i.E., worn, dull, bent or cracked).We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
Event or Problem Description
International complaints reported on behalf of the customer that the device c6382, spectrum ii, suture hook, disposable, 60 degree right, was being used on (b)(6) 2023 during a labral repair procedure when it was reported ¿surgeon inserted spectrum hook into labrum arthroscopically.End of hook broke off inside joint.Retrieved immediately." it was also reported that there were no changes to the procedure.Further assessment questioning found that the fragment was removed using a grasper.The procedure was completed with a 2-minute delay and the current status of the patient was reported as ¿no effect.¿ there was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

• Brand Name: SPECTRUM II, SUTURE HOOK, DISPOSABLE, 60 DEGREE RIGHT, QTY 5
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONMED LARGO; 11311 concept blvd; largo FL 33773
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONMED LARGO; 11311 concept blvd; largo FL 33773
• Manufacturer Contact: samantha dewberry ; 525 french road; utica, NY 13502 ; 3152230184
• MDR Report Key: 16431555
• Report Number: 1017294-2023-00012
• Device Sequence Number: 17470704
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10845854018675
• UDI-Public: (01)10845854018675(17)261117(30)1(10)1207999
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/06/2023

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 Model Number: C6382
• Device Catalogue Number: C6382
• Device Lot Number: 1207999
• 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: 02/07/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/03/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/18/2021
• 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
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic