MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TRUEPASS SUTURE PASSER SELF-CAPTURE; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	72203791
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	06/05/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder cuff repair, the truepass suture passer spring fell off.The spring was successfully removed from the articular cavity with pliers.A delay greater than 31 minutes was reported.The procedure was finished with a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that it is not in its original packaging.The device was returned with the spring on the suture capture door out of place.The device shows water marks and discoloration from sterilization and small scratches from use.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 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.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include an impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: TRUEPASS SUTURE PASSER SELF-CAPTURE
• 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: 17199585
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-00999
• Device Sequence Number: 17563873
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554030419
• UDI-Public: 00885554030419
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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): 11/01/2023

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: 72203791
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203791
• Device Lot Number: 64539
• 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: 06/05/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/26/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/04/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 65 KG