MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL TRUESPAN MENISCAL REPAIR SYSTEM PLGA 24 DEGREE; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 228162

Device Problems Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Mechanical Jam (2983); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 07/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by the affiliate in japan that during a meniscal repair procedure on (b)(6) 2023, it was observed that the handle on the truespan meniscal repair system plga 24 degree device was tight, and implants could not be fired smoothly.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.H10 additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).D4: the expiration date is currently unavailable.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.H4: the device manufacture date is currently unavailable.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: d4, h4: the expiration date and device manufacture date were reported as unknown on the initial report; and have been updated accordingly.Therefore, udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary the complaint device is not being returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.Since the complaint device was not returned, we cannot determine a root cause for the reported failure.If additional information or the device is received in the future, we will reopen the complaint and perform the investigation as appropriate.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number (166l309), 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.

• Brand Name: TRUESPAN MENISCAL REPAIR SYSTEM PLGA 24 DEGREE
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• 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: 17427395
• MDR Text Key: 320131288
• Report Number: 1221934-2023-02871
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705026050
• UDI-Public: 10886705026050
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K153667
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/31/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 228162
• Device Lot Number: 166L309
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/22/2023
• 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