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NA 013593Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SUTURE RETRIEVER · Class 1

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010025043), received between Dec 9, 2020 and Jun 19, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Firing Problem1
  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 19, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AT THE TIP OF A SUTURE RETRIEVER HAD COME OFF AND THE POUCH WAS DAMAGED. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED USING A BACKUP DEVICE INSTEAD. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22293590 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 5, 2021Firing Problem; Firing Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE RETRIEVER WIRE COULD NOT COME OUT OF THE SUTURE RETRIEVER. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A DELAY OR IF A BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE AND HOW THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11117545 ↗
  • InjuryDec 9, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE SUTURE RETRIEVED TIP OF THE LOOP WAS FRAYED WHEN THE PACKAGE WAS OPENED. IT BROKE IMMEDIATELY WHEN IT WAS USED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS AN AVAILABLE BACK UP DEVICE. NO DELAY WAS REPORTED. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10976987 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.