MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US 5.0 MM BARREL BURR PLUS 5PK; ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER SYSTEM BLADE, SINGLE-USE

Model Number 283869

Device Problems Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969); Mechanical Jam (2983); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

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).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 switzerland that during an unknown procedure on an unknown date, it was observed that the 5.0 mm barrel burr plus device was blocked.It was further reported that when separating inner part from outer part.They had pieces that rubbed off.Another like device was used to complete the procedure with a delay of five minutes.There were no adverse patient consequences 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.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 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: investigation summary
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> the device was received and evaluated.Upon visual inspection, the inner and outer sleeves were separated and inspected for any visual defects that may contribute to the complaint condition.The device shows friction marks on the surface of the distal end of the outer blade.Also, the inner blade showed points of wear near the distal part.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device m2206003 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 result, this complaint can be confirmed.The possible root cause for reported failure can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; as per ifu; excessive side loading may result in blade wear and degradation.Adequate suction is recommended to reduce wear and degradation of the device.Besides, a hand piece used in this procedure where the blade is assembled was not received for evaluation, potential ways to reduce shedding is to ensure all hand pieces are properly serviced and maintained.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.

• Brand Name: 5.0 MM BARREL BURR PLUS 5PK
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER SYSTEM BLADE, SINGLE-USE
• 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: 17321574
• MDR Text Key: 319252374
• Report Number: 1221934-2023-02748
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705023080
• UDI-Public: 10886705023080
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K041824
• 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

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: 283869
• Device Catalogue Number: 283869
• Device Lot Number: M2206003
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/03/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/13/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/10/2023; 08/17/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/11/2023; 08/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/02/2022
• 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