MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CUFF STITCH 180 DEG LEFT; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	7209161
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a rotator cuff repair, the cuff stitch clamp (cuff suturer) broke at the tip during the passage through the labrum.The tip was removed with a grasper clamp.The procedure was completed without surgical delay by using an accu-pass.No further complications were reported.The patient current status is good.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: 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 specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use were 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 and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A clinical review states he two provided photos were reviewed and confirm the cuff stitch device broken at the tip.However, the photos do not provide insight into the reported root cause of the reported event.As of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have definitively contributed to the event.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: CUFF STITCH 180 DEG LEFT
• 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: 16656610
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00470
• Device Sequence Number: 15244039
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010448927
• UDI-Public: 03596010448927
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/22/2023

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: 7209161
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209161
• Device Lot Number: 50523453
• 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: 03/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/19/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2014
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 49 YR
• Patient Sex: Male