MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL TRUESPAN MENISCAL REPAIR SYSTEM PEEK 24 DEGREE; SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE

Model Number 228152

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/19/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by a healthcare professional in china that during a meniscal repair procedure on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that the sleeve on the truespan meniscal repair system peek 24 degree device was damaged.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: (b)(4).To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary: the complaint device is not being returned, it was discarded, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.However, photos were provided.Upon visual inspection of the photo, the device shaft was observed deformed; therefore, this complaint can be confirmed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number: 8l25599, and no nonconformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.The photo does not provide enough evidence to determine root cause.Without physical evaluation of the device reported, we cannot establish a root cause for the issue experienced by the customer.The possible root cause can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure.As per ifu, during needle insertion use a malleable graft retractor or slotted cannula to prevent the needle from catching on or damaging soft tissue at this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.

• Brand Name: TRUESPAN MENISCAL REPAIR SYSTEM PEEK 24 DEGREE
• Type of Device: SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE
• 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: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15504758
• MDR Text Key: 301079967
• Report Number: 1221934-2022-02980
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705026029
• UDI-Public: 10886705026029
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K153667
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 228152
• Device Catalogue Number: 228152
• Device Lot Number: 8L25599
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/16/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/29/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1