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

Catalog Number	CTX-R001
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).H3, h6: 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 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 a repair of a radial tear of the meniscus, after passing the first suture, reloading and passing his second suture, the gun of the novostitch seemed to jam on the meniscus.When the gun finally released, a piece of needle was left behind in the meniscus.The broken fragment was removed from inside the patient with graspers and the meniscal repair was completed with all inside devices.There was a surgical delay of less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h2: corrected information on: h6 (medical device problem code).

• Brand Name: NOVOSTITCH CARTRIDGE 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: 22366603
• Report Number: 3009131204-2025-00010
• Device Sequence Number: 20935347
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00853541006105
• UDI-Public: 853541006105
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/19/2026

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 Expiration Date: 11/20/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: CTX-R001
• Device Lot Number: M230167
• 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: 06/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/30/2025; 05/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/30/2025; 05/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/20/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown