MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION NEEDLE AND SUTURE CAPTURE; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	22-4036
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy, an attempt was made to take tissue to pass the suture and perform fixation, but the clamp of the suture capture did not close and broke, and when it was removed, the mandible did not recover the thread, it was proceeded to perform steps with penetrating forceps to finish the procedure.The broken piece was removed from the patient.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: a device deficiency was identified; however, the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not received for evaluation.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 no 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 two undated, unlabeled photos images of the broken device were provided confirms the breakage.According to the report, the procedure was completed with non-significant delay using a smith and nephew back up device.Since no other complications were reported, no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.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: NEEDLE AND SUTURE CAPTURE
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 16683706
• Report Number: 3006524618-2023-00117
• Device Sequence Number: 15450921
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470000184
• UDI-Public: 00817470000184
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/03/2023

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 Expiration Date: 09/27/2025
• Device Model Number: 22-4036
• Device Catalogue Number: 22-4036
• Device Lot Number: 2101361
• 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: 03/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/29/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/05/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2022
• 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 Sex: Female