MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL TRUESPAN 12 DEGREE PEEK; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 228151

Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 04/07/2024

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.H10 additional narrative: the product has not returned to depuy synthes mitek, however a photo was provided for review.¿the photo investigation revealed that truespan 12 degree peek had the plate partially deployed on the needle.No other anomalies could be observed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the truespan 12 degree peek would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause for the reported condition could be traced to when not inserting the needle to the proper depth for deployment which could have caused blocking insertion, when this occurred resistance may have been felt and the trigger did not pull all the way.As per ifu, it is necessary to use a calibrated probe, measure the width of the meniscal tissue to be repaired and set the adjustable depth.Also, it is important to fully squeeze the red deployment trigger while maintaining depth positioning to deliver the first implant.The implant is fully deployed when you hear an audible ¿click¿.Fully release the trigger after deployment, and 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 reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes mitek 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.H4: the date of manufacture was unknown udi: (b)(4) incomplete.

Event Description

It was reported by an affiliate in china that during a meniscal repair surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2024 the truespan 12 degree peek device could not fire.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information could be 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: the product was returned to depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.The depuy synthes mitek team conducted a visual inspection and functional test of the returned device.Visual inspection found that truespan 12 degree peek had the first implant partially deployed.It does not show structural anomalies.The plates and the suture are in good conditions.The red trigger was found in a normal shape.A functional test was performed to the second plate.The applier needle was introduced into a soft tissue simulator, the red trigger was fully squeezed, the second plate was successfully deployed, no obstruction or difficulties while deploying were found.It was verified that the pusher shaft tip is sliding out completely from the applier needle.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the truespan 12 degree peek would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause could be traced to when not inserting the needle to the proper depth for deployment which could have caused blocking insertion, when this occurred resistance may have been felt and the trigger did not pull all the way.As per ifu, it is necessary to use a calibrated probe, measure the width of the meniscal tissue to be repaired and set the adjustable depth.Also, it is important to fully squeeze the red deployment trigger while maintaining depth positioning to deliver the first implant.The implant is fully deployed when you hear an audible "click".Fully release the trigger after deployment, and 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 reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes mitek 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 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.D4, h4: the expiration date and device manufacture date have been added.

• Brand Name: TRUESPAN 12 DEGREE PEEK
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19089671
• MDR Text Key: 340699145
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-01192
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705026012
• UDI-Public: 10886705026012
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K153667
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,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: 228151
• Device Lot Number: 166L363
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/07/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/11/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/07/2024; 05/15/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/09/2024; 05/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/03/2023
• 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