MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CETERIX ORTHOPAEDICS, INC NOVOCUT SUTURE MANAGER; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	CTX-C001
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Unspecified Musculoskeletal problem (4535)
Date of Event	01/15/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, approximately six (6) months after an acl + meniscal root repair procedure performed on (b)(6) 2022, where a novocut suture manager was used; a patient experienced several adverse events on different dates: on (b)(6) 2024 the patient had significant pain, reduced range of motion and inability to reach full flexion due to cyclops lesion, these affections were treated with physical therapy; however, there were not resolved.Furthermore, the patient presented significant swelling due to cyclops lesion, for which an mri was performed.Aside from the issues mentioned, on (b)(6) 2024, the patient had fixed flexion deformity with inability to rehab the deficit, therefore, an arthroscopy and debridement of cyclops lesion and notchplasty were performed on (b)(6) 2024.The patient outcome is resolved/recovered.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10 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 specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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 clinical review states that based on the limited information provided the clinical root cause of the reported events could not be determined and we are currently unable to rule out the procedure, the surgical planning, or compliance with rehab as likely contributory factors to the reported adverse events.However, there is no evidence to support that the device caused a part.It cannot be concluded that the reported events were associated with a mal performance of the device.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: NOVOCUT SUTURE MANAGER
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• 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: 19332608
• Report Number: 3009131204-2024-00006
• Device Sequence Number: 14205686
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00853541006129
• UDI-Public: 853541006129
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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,Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/08/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: CTX-C001
• Device Lot Number: M210198
• 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: 04/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/08/2021
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 22 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 68 KG