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

Catalog Number	CTX-A004
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a procedure, a piece from the novostitch pro meniscal repair system broke off in the patient.The surgeon attempted to manually remove the piece with arthroscopic instruments but was unable to.After several minutes attempting to locate the piece, the surgeon assumed it was sucked out via neptune suction.X-ray was ordered and completed, and the surgeon confirmed that the imaging did not show the broken piece before closure.It is unknown if there was a back-up device available or if there was a delay.No further complications were reported.Further information is not available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.There was no relationship found between the device and the reported event.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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 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 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.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.

• Brand Name: NOVOSTITCH PRO MENISCAL RPR SYS 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: 19640074
• Report Number: 3009131204-2024-00008
• Device Sequence Number: 17928597
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00853541006051
• UDI-Public: 853541006051
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K181772
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/06/2024

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 Expiration Date: 12/07/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: CTX-A004
• Device Lot Number: M220177
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/07/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2022
• 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