MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ULTRA FAST-FIX ASSY - REVERSE CURVE; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Catalog Number	72201492
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/12/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a meniscus case, the t2 implant of the ultra fast-fix could not be deployed.The t1 implant was removed from the patient's body with tweezers.Surgery was completed after a 10-minute delay, using a back-up device instead.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10 h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent 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 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.An analysis of the customer provided image(s) found the device next to its package, laying on a white surface with the ts and the suture out of the needle.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The t1, t2, and suture were not returned.The insertion device has no visible defect.A functional evaluation could not be performed since the implants are no longer on the device.An evaluation of the customer provided images showed the device next to its package, laying on a white surface with the ts and the suture out of the needle.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 could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.Factors that can contribute to the reported event include failure to fully actuate the device during implantation.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.510k corrected.

• Brand Name: ULTRA FAST-FIX ASSY - REVERSE CURVE
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE
• 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: 17987252
• Report Number: 1219602-2023-02022
• Device Sequence Number: 7420063
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010597212
• UDI-Public: 03596010597212
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121861
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/17/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72201492
• Device Lot Number: 2124020
• 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: 10/12/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/21/2023; 04/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/23/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/28/2023; 04/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2023
• 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