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

Catalog Number	22-4036
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).H10 h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that the device was returned with original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The tip of the needle has been broken off.The suture capture was 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 has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failures include (1) excessive force (2) tissue thickness (3) damage or debris on the device tip between passes.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unspecified arthroscopy, when the suture was passed through the forceps, it did not go through the tissue.After checking the device it was determined that the tip of the needle was defective.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.There was no surgical delay and no further complications were reported.

• 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: 19950608
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00312
• Device Sequence Number: 13002378
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/09/2024

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: 22-4036
• Device Lot Number: 2138589
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/07/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/02/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/16/2023
• 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: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Male