MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL HD EPSCP,4.0,30,167,MITEK; ARTHROSCOPE

Catalog Number 242018

Device Problems Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184); Moisture Damage (1405)

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

Event Date 03/06/2024

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 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H10 additional narrative: (b)(4) e3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.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.

Event Description

It was reported by the sales rep in japan that during an unknown arthroscopic procedure on (b)(6) 2024, it was observed that the hd arthroscope/sinuscope 4.0mm x 30 deg x 167mm (mitek lock) device was foggy.According to the report, there was moisture in the scope.It was unknown if and how the procedure was completed.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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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.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 serial number (1633030), and no non-conformance was 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: HD EPSCP,4.0,30,167,MITEK
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• 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: 18890649
• MDR Text Key: 337515176
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-00833
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705029150
• UDI-Public: 10886705029150
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K080560
• 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: 03/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/12/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 242018
• Device Lot Number: 1633030
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/02/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1