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

Model Number	7209485
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/27/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a meniscus procedure, the loop retriever of the meniscus mender was disassembled between head and shaft when the package was opened.It is unknown if there was a back-up device available or if there was a delay.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The two suture retrievers had the shaft/snare fractured away from the hub.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.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 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.The root cause was associated with device design.A design change was implemented as a result of a corrective action initiated to address the reported issue.No further containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• 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: 16746788
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00541
• Device Sequence Number: 18299413
• Product Code: HWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010468482
• UDI-Public: 03596010468482
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/03/2024

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: 02/16/2026
• Device Model Number: 7209485
• Device Catalogue Number: 7209485
• Device Lot Number: 2069942
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/26/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/14/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/16/2021
• 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 Sex: Unknown