MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ULTRA FAST-FIX ASSEMBLY - CURVED; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Catalog Number	72201491
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H11 h3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.However, an image evaluation was performed and found the device in a plastic bag with one anchor still on the needle, no other anchor can be seen.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.During the investigation it was not possible to identify a definitive root cause; however, it was concluded that the potential causes for the reported event include (1) the application of unintended, inappropriate, or excessive force during device use, and (2) user failure to fully actuate the device during the implantation process.The risk management review confirmed that the reported failure is appropriately documented.The overall risk level is considered adequate.Therefore, no additional actions are deemed necessary at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal 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 risks with the device itself or with its use 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 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 a meniscus repair surgery, two (2) ultra fast-fix t2 implants failed to deploy.The t1 implant was removed from inside the patient using a grasper.The procedure was resumed using an equivalent s+n backup, after a non-significant delay.No further complications were reported.

• Brand Name: ULTRA FAST-FIX ASSEMBLY - CURVED
• 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: 24111923
• Report Number: 1219602-2026-00200
• Device Sequence Number: 16038155
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010597205
• UDI-Public: 3596010597205
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/18/2026

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: 09/01/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 72201491
• Device Lot Number: 2079088
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/19/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2021
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown