If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information provided, it was reported that during the surgery of rotator cuff repair, opened the packing(did not use), noted the anchor was broken off (as the photo shows).The complaint device is not being returned, it was discarded by the customer, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.However a photo was provided.Upon visual inspection of the photo, it could be observed that the anchor was bent, also the sutures were tensioning from the anchor to the handle's groove.The shaft has no structural anomalies.The device has rests of biological matter.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 6l87466 number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.According with the visual inspection of the photo, this complaint can be confirmed.The possible root cause can be attributed to the conditions of storage of the device.A combination of warmer temperature and tension can lead to a bent anchor.As per ifu 109002: store in a cool dry area.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.
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It was reported by the affiliate in (b)(6) that during a rotator cuff repair procedure on (b)(6) 2021, it was observed that anchor was broken upon opening the package.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the anchor was bent and the device had residues of biological matter.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.
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