MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. NOVOSTITCH PRO, SIZE 20; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Catalog Number	CTX-A003
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a repair of a radial meniscal tear, the lateral jaw of the novostitch pro men was stiff to deploy.The surgeon was able to deploy first pass, but the second pass did not capture.When the cartridge was reloaded, it was found that the needle had separated from first cartridge and fell outside the patient, there was no remnants of the needle left in patient.There was change in the surgical technique as surgeon went to inside out with our meniscal stitcher set, securing with a combination of fast fix flex and fast fix 360, with a delay less than 30 minutes.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an analysis of the costumer provided images found the device laying on a casket with no visible defects.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 findings cannot lead to a clear cause of the reported event.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event 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
This report was inadvertently submitted under manufacturer report number 3009131204, correct manufacturer report number is 1219602.

• Brand Name: NOVOSTITCH PRO, SIZE 20
• 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: 23042544
• Report Number: 3009131204-2025-00014
• Device Sequence Number: 9937120
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00853541006112
• UDI-Public: 853541006112
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/27/2026

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: 02/04/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: CTX-A003
• Device Lot Number: M240001
• 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: 08/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2025; 05/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/27/2025; 05/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/04/2024
• 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: 24 YR
• Patient Sex: Male