MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US LUPINELOOPPLUS ANCHOR W/OC DS; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 210709

Device Problems Break (1069); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284); Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

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

Event Date 10/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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 mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H10 additional narrative: d10: concomitant med products and therapy dates: lupine loop plus dual suture (ds) anchor w/orthocord pla absorbable anchor devices, 10/18/2023 h4: the device manufacture date is currently unavailable.Investigation summary the product was returned to mitek for evaluation.Mitek then conducted visual inspection of the device received.On visual inspection, the device was found in used condition, the anchor was broken into two pieces, the proximal broken part was still attached to the inserter, the distal part was still held by the suture.The suture that holds the anchor was slightly impregnated of foreign matter, as well as the inserter.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number: 116l561, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Since the device was found in used condition, this complaint cannot be confirmed.The possible root cause for the broken anchor can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure, bending force may have been applied to the device at the moment of insertion; as per ifu, do not twist or apply bending force to the inserter.Doing so may damage the anchor, suture, or inserter tip.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.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported by the healthcare professional in china that during a shoulder and ankle arthroscopy procedure on (b)(6) 2023, the packaging of the lupine loop plus dual suture (ds) anchor w/orthocord pla absorbable anchor device was opened but not used, and it was noticed to be deformed.Seven replacements were attempted to proceed with the surgery; however, the same issue recurred.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the device had foreign substance/debris/cleaning/sterilization and was fractured.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: LUPINELOOPPLUS ANCHOR W/OC DS
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18236158
• MDR Text Key: 329322693
• Report Number: 1221934-2023-04337
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705001071
• UDI-Public: 10886705001071
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K150209
• 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
• Report Date: 11/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 210709
• Device Lot Number: 116L561
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/15/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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