MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US VAPR S90 4.0MM W/INTEGR HDP -EA; ENDOSCOPIC ELECTROSURGICAL ELECTRODE, BIPOLAR, SINGLE USE

Catalog Number 225370

Device Problem Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/23/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.Udi: (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device [u1812085] number, and no non-conformances were identified.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported by the affiliate in (b)(6) that during an arcr arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, it was observed that vapr s90 4.0mm w/integr hdp -ea device was not able to ablate nor coagulate.The procedure was completed with a replacement of the device.No surgical delay or patient consequence reported.There was no delay in the surgical procedure.There was a spare device available for use to complete the surgery.There was patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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
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> the complaint device is not being returned, it was retained by the customer, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.This complaint cannot be confirmed.With the information provided, and without the complaint device to evaluate, we cannot determine a root cause for the reported failure.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number [u1812085], and no non-conformances were identified.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.Device history lot
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> a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number [u1812085], and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: VAPR S90 4.0MM W/INTEGR HDP -EA
• Type of Device: ENDOSCOPIC ELECTROSURGICAL ELECTRODE, BIPOLAR, SINGLE USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• MDR Report Key: 9489509
• MDR Text Key: 207587436
• Report Number: 1221934-2019-60034
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705009398
• UDI-Public: 10886705009398
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K122425
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/03/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/18/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 225370
• Device Lot Number: U1812085
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/12/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1