MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FST FIX FLX REV CRVD INSRTR BNDR CANN ST; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Catalog Number	72205325
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that before a meniscus repair surgery, the plastic packaging of the fast-fix flex was found to be melted when the box was opened, and the sterile pouch was compromised.The procedure was performed, without any delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H11 h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed the device was returned with original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The outer box has no defect.The outer tyvek pouch has been opened.The inner and outer trays are warped and deformed from heat exposure.A functional evaluation was performed on the returned device and found that the inner tyvek tray will not separate from the inner tray therefore the device is inaccessible.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.A review of the packaging process revealed that the operator should inspect both sides of the pouch or tray for seal defects and in the pouch integrity a definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include procedural variance, or deviations from established protocols, increasing risks and leading to unintended consequences (improper storage).Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: FST FIX FLX REV CRVD INSRTR BNDR CANN ST
• 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: 23451467
• Report Number: 1219602-2025-02706
• Device Sequence Number: 8073750
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556780800
• UDI-Public: 885556780800
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K203393
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/11/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 72205325
• Device Lot Number: 2182699
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/29/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/30/2025
• 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