MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CETERIX ORTHOPAEDICS, INC NOVOSTITCH PRO MEN RPR SYS 2-0; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Catalog Number	CTX-A003
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unspecified arthroscopy, the jaw on the novostitch was broken and was unable to be lifted before the second stitch to pass through the meniscus.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 device was returned with the articulation bar for the top jaw fractured.There is debris on the device and the lower jaw is intact.A functional assessment of the device found it is unable to function due to the broken articulation bar.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 of the reported event was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include application of excess force resulting in a broken linkage between the actuator and upper jaw.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.

• Brand Name: NOVOSTITCH PRO MEN RPR SYS 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: 18581454
• Report Number: 3009131204-2024-00001
• Device Sequence Number: 18193526
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00853541006112
• UDI-Public: 853541006112
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180531
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/12/2024

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: 05/03/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: CTX-A003
• Device Lot Number: M230042
• 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: 01/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/25/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/03/2023
• 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: 28 YR
• Patient Sex: Male