MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US ARTHROSCOPIC PUSHER/CUTTER; SUTURE CUTTER

Model Number 228302

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Unintended Movement (3026)

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

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.H10 additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).The expiration date is currently unavailable.Reporter is a j&j sales representative.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.

Event Description

It was reported by the sales rep in sweden that the arthroscopic pusher/cutter device did not cut the suture properly.According to the report, the device was loose in the screw holding the inner sleeve.There was no procedure nor patient involvement 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: d9, 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.

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 edwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary the product was returned to mitek for evaluation.Mitek then conducted visual inspection and functional test of device received.Upon visual inspection, it could be observed that the device was in used condition as expected in this type of reusables devices.The cutter tip edge was found to be dull.When performing the functional test, a sample suture was used, it was placed into the cutting hole, and the device was not able to cut the suture as intended, the screw did not show anomalies.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 22k01, 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 and the functional test result, this complaint can be confirmed.The possible root cause can be attributed to the repeated and constant use of the device, since this device is reusable, the continuous use and sterilization process can cause metal fatigue leading to dull edge.Per the ifu: recommends to visually inspect the instrument and check for damage and wear; verify that all cutting edges are free of nicks and have a continuous edge; verify that moveable parts have smooth movement without excessive play; inspect that locking mechanisms fasten securely and close easily; and verify that long, thin instruments are free of bending and distortion.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.

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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: h4: the device manufacture date was unknown in the initial report and has been updated accordingly.

• Brand Name: ARTHROSCOPIC PUSHER/CUTTER
• Type of Device: SUTURE CUTTER
• 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: 16639815
• MDR Text Key: 312497330
• Report Number: 1221934-2023-01389
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705010172
• UDI-Public: 10886705010172
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SW
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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,Followup,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 22K01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/10/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/29/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/19/2023; 04/26/2023; 05/16/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/20/2023; 04/28/2023; 05/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2022
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1