MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ENDOBUTTON CL ULTRA 20MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	72200147
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the sterile foil of the endobutton was not well affixed, the implant was non-sterile.The procedure was successfully completed without surgical delay.It unknown if there was a smith and nephew back up device available.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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 no 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.A review of the packaging sequence found that the operator must confirm the presence of seals on all edges of the pouch and confirm the s&n seal is on the end of the pouch opposite the chevron end.Inspect s&n seals for creases or wrinkles on the seal.Reject pouch if these defects are found.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.

• Brand Name: ENDOBUTTON CL ULTRA 20MM
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• 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: 18952177
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00576
• Device Sequence Number: 8030639
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010597267
• UDI-Public: 03596010597267
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K980155
• 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): 05/06/2024

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: 72200147
• Device Lot Number: 2097485
• 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: 02/28/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2022
• 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 Sex: Unknown