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

Catalog Number	22-4036
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the needle and suture capture was found to have a broken tip once it was opened and closed.The procedure was successfully completed without surgical delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: 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.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.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the kit was returned with the #2 needle insertion tool and the needle.The needle has been broken at the tip.The tip was not returned.The #3 and #4 removal tools.The #1 suture capture tool and the suture capture were not returned.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.The root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• 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: 18455318
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00010
• Device Sequence Number: 15223703
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/01/2024

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: 08/18/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 22-4036
• Device Lot Number: 2129291
• 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: 12/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/16/2024; 06/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2024; 07/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2023
• 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 Age: 23 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 67 KG