MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. NOVOSTITCH PRO MEN RPR SYS 2-0; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Catalog Number	CTX-A003
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the novostitch pro meniscal repair system's first load was captured properly, but the cartridge broke in half prior to the second capture while still attached to the novostitch handle as the doctor was attempting insertion into the meniscus, resulting in an incomplete repair.The surgery was completed using a backup device instead, a firstpass mini.There was a surgical delay greater than 30 minutes, and nothing fell off inside the patient's anatomy.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: case-(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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device found that it is not in its original packaging.The device was returned with no visible damage.There is biological debris on the device and the lower jaw is intact.A functional assessment of the device found it functions as designed when tested with a reference cartridge.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.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 could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.Factors that could have contributed to the fracture include excessive force on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h2: corrected information on: d3, g1.

• Brand Name: NOVOSTITCH PRO MEN RPR SYS 2-0
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 22353141
• Report Number: 3009131204-2025-00009
• Device Sequence Number: 8621406
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00853541006112
• UDI-Public: 853541006112
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/22/2026

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: CTX-A003
• Device Lot Number: M240197
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/30/2025; 05/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/31/2025; 05/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/10/2024
• 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 Age: 32 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Weight: 80 KG