MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US MILAGRO INSCR SMALL SIZE 5X23; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 231803

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 03/21/2024

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 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.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.E3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.H4: the device date of manufacture is unknown at this time.Udi: (b)(4).A photo was returned to depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.The depuy synthes mitek team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the image revealed that the anchor base of the anchor is broken.Foreign matter, presumably biological was observed in partial parts of the anchor.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the milagro inscr small size 5x23 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the root cause is traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; resistance may have been felt when the device was being inserted and the excessive force applied caused the anchor to break.As per the instructions for use; if resistance is felt during the insertion of a milagro interference screw over a guidewire, stop and confirm that the guidewire is not entrapped.If entrapped, back out the screw and withdraw the guidewire.Therefore, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.

Event Description

It was reported by the sales rep in china that during an a posterior tibial tendon transposition surgery the milagro inscr small size 5x23 device anchor broke off, removed all the broken parts.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There was no delay in the procedure reported.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 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.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.The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the device has been evaluated, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

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.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.Investigation summary: a photo was returned to depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.The depuy synthes mitek team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the image revealed that the anchor base of the anchor is broken.Foreign matter, presumably biological was observed in partial parts of the anchor.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the milagro inscr small size 5x23 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the root cause is traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; resistance may have been felt when the device was being inserted and the excessive force applied caused the anchor to break.As per instructions for use; if resistance is felt during the insertion of a milagro interference screw over a guidewire, stop and confirm that the guidewire is not entrapped.If entrapped, back out the screw and withdraw the guidewire.Therefore, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history review: there was no non conformance regarding this lot.

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.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.The product was returned to, depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.Depuy synthes mitek then conducted visual inspection of the device received.The complaint device was received and evaluated.Upon visual inspection, it could be observed that the anchor base is broken, also partial parts of the anchor were impregnated of foreign matter, presumably biological.The broken piece was not returned.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the root cause is traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; resistance may have been felt when the device was being inserted and the excessive force applied caused the anchor to break.As per the instructions for use; if resistance is felt during the insertion of a milagro interference screw over a guidewire, stop and confirm that the guidewire is not entrapped.If entrapped, back out the screw and withdraw the guidewire.Therefore, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.

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.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.

• Brand Name: MILAGRO INSCR SMALL SIZE 5X23
• 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: 19089474
• MDR Text Key: 340589426
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-01190
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705010714
• UDI-Public: 10886705010714
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/11/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 231803
• Device Lot Number: 141L196
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/01/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/11/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/23/2024; 04/25/2024; 04/26/2024; 05/06/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/24/2024; 04/26/2024; 04/30/2024; 05/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1