MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CETERIX ORTHOPAEDICS, INC NOVOSTITCH CARTRIDGE 2-0; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Model Number	CTX-R001
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	05/05/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a radial meniscal repair the cartridge of the novostitch 2-0 could not load correctly into the novostitch, the nurse tried numerous times with my guidance.Eventually the needle fell out, resulting in the cartridge being discarded and a new one opened the procedure was completed with a non-significant surgical delay using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).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.There was no relationship found between the device and 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 and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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: NOVOSTITCH CARTRIDGE 2-0
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE
• Manufacturer (Section D): CETERIX ORTHOPAEDICS, INC; 6500 kaiser dr ste 120; fremont CA 94555
• Manufacturer (Section G): CETERIX ORTHOPAEDICS, INC; 6500 kaiser dr ste 120; fremont CA 94555
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 17005334
• Report Number: 3009131204-2023-00015
• Device Sequence Number: 6295679
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00853541006105
• UDI-Public: 00853541006105
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063778
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (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): 01/17/2024

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
• Device Expiration Date: 06/02/2024
• Device Model Number: CTX-R001
• Device Catalogue Number: CTX-R001
• Device Lot Number: M220086
• 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: 05/05/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/25/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/02/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown