MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL LATARJET GLENOID LONG DRILL BIT 3.2; SURGICAL HAND DRILL

Model Number 285300

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problem Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 04/23/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information provided, it was reported that the drill bits of the latarjet system, difficult to pass over the bone.Which made the surgery difficult.The device was received and evaluated.Visual observations reveals that the device has some marks of wear and use as usual on these type of reusable devices.The device does not show any structural anomalies on the shaft.On magnification at the drill bit, it was observed that the edges are dull.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 16e01 number, and no non-conformance's were identified.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.According with the visual inspection result, this complaint can be confirmed.The possible root cause can be attributed to the constant and rough use.Since this is a reusable device, the constant manipulation between surgeries, the repeated drilling and sterilization process can lead in drill bit degradation, however, this cannot be conclusively determined.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to monitor additional complaint information for potential safety signals through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.

Event Description

It was reported by the affiliate in (b)(6) that during a latarjet procedure on (b)(6) 2021, it was observed that the latarjet glenoid long drill bit 3.2 device was difficult to pass through the bone.The surgeon proceeded to finish with an open surgery with a delay of 1 hour and 30 minutes; and with part of the rest of one of the bone plugs that remained and fixing with a single latarjet screw.The current status of the patient was unknown.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: LATARJET GLENOID LONG DRILL BIT 3.2
• Type of Device: SURGICAL HAND DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6013142063
• MDR Report Key: 12217048
• MDR Text Key: 263114269
• Report Number: 1221934-2021-02264
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705018093
• UDI-Public: 10886705018093
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/22/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 285300
• Device Catalogue Number: 285300
• Device Lot Number: 16E01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/22/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/22/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/23/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention