MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL TRUESPAN MENISCAL REPAIR SYSTEM PEEK 12 DEGREE; SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE

Model Number 228151

Device Problems Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Noise, Audible (3273); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 10/19/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by the sales rep in chile that during a meniscal repair procedure on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that the red trigger on the truespan meniscal repair system peek 12 degree device emitted a loud sound when pulled to deploy then fractured.Another like device was used to complete the procedure with a delay of 10 minutes.There were no adverse patient consequences 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.Additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).Reporter is a j&j sales representative.Investigation summary: the complaint device has not been returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.However a video was provided.Upon visual inspection of the video, a broken red trigger can be observed on the device as the trigger is being moved by the customer.; therefore, this complaint can be confirmed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number: 9l22268, and no nonconformances were identified.The video 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 for the deploy failure reported could be attributed to a portion of tissue that was entered inside the applier needle causing a mechanical obstruction of the first plate when it was going to be deployed, this obstruction and the force applied to the trigger are contributive factors of the broken trigger.However, it cannot be conclusively affirmed.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.

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 was received and evaluated; visual inspection reveals that the red trigger is broken.The plastic sleeve was removed to verify the presence of both plates, the plates were not found inside the applier needle and they were not returned.The device was opened to verify the broken part, it was found that the upper part of the red trigger is broken.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 9l22268 number, and no non-conformances 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 and the functional test result, this complaint can be confirmed.A possible root cause can be attributed to a portion of tissue that was entered inside the applier needle causing a mechanical obstruction of the first plate when it was going to be deployed; this obstruction and the force applied to the trigger are contributive factors of the broken trigger, 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.

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.H6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: TRUESPAN MENISCAL REPAIR SYSTEM PEEK 12 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: 15726559
• MDR Text Key: 306623689
• Report Number: 1221934-2022-03407
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705026012
• UDI-Public: 10886705026012
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CI
• 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,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 228151
• Device Catalogue Number: 228151
• Device Lot Number: 9L22268
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1