MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CETERIX ORTHOPAEDICS, INC NOVOSTITCH CARTRIDGE 2-0; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Catalog Number	CTX-R001
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the suture broke while tensioning it using novostitch cartridge.The suture was cut with siscors and pulled out from the patient.Surgery was completed with a back-up device instead.There was a surgical delay of less than 30 minutes, and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.There was no relationship found between the device and the reported event.A complaint history review found no 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 review of the force fiber specifications, found that the supplier material number must be on the certificate of conformance.The knot pull tensile strength specification (usp) must have a minimum average of 3.97 lbf (1.8kgpf).A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The cartridge was returned with no suture thread, it has been actuated.Based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.The complaint was not confirmed, and the root cause could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an application of unintended inappropriate or excessive force to the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an impact event inconsistent with normal use.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 CARTRIDGE 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: 20939080
• Report Number: 3009131204-2024-00014
• Device Sequence Number: 17291251
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00853541006105
• UDI-Public: 853541006105
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/16/2025

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: 05/05/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: CTX-R001
• Device Lot Number: M240071
• 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: 11/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/05/2024
• 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