MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US ARTHRO PUSHER/CUTTER *EA; SUTURE CUTTER

Model Number 228302

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/07/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).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.Udi: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported by the sales rep via phone that during a knee scope procedure the trigger on their arthroscopic pusher/cutter is jamming.The procedure was completed with another like device with no patient harm or surgical delay to the case.The device will be returning for evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.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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> according to the information provided, it was reported that the arthroscopic pusher/cutter is jamming.The complaint device was received and evaluated.Visual inspection was performed and not significant damage was observed functional testing revealed difficulties operating the device.There was resistance when the actuator was activated, therefore the complaint was confirmed.The possible root cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user normal wear and tear of the device, however; this cannot be conclusive determined.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device [14a03] number, 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 [14a03] number, and no non-conformances were identified.

Manufacturer Narrative

Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.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: d10, h3, 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.

• Type of Device: SUTURE CUTTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• MDR Report Key: 9602280
• MDR Text Key: 207336537
• Report Number: 1221934-2020-00244
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705010172
• UDI-Public: 10886705010172
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/07/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/17/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 228302
• Device Catalogue Number: 228302
• Device Lot Number: 14A03
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/04/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/13/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1