MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL TRUESPAN 24 DEGREE PEEK; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
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Catalog Number 228152 |
Device Problem
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/07/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H10 additional narrative: 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.Upon visualization of the photo returned, it was observed a partial part of the applier needle, in which was noted that the plate is slipped towards the needle outlet.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the truespan 24 degree peek would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the possible root cause can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; the operator did not squeeze the red trigger to its fully position, therefore the plate was not released, however this cannot be conclusively determined.As per ifu, at desired depth, 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¿.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 reported complaint condition.There was no non conformance regarding this lot.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.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported by the healthcare professional from china that during an anterior cruciate ligament (acl) repair procedure, it was discovered that the truespan 24 degree peek device could not fire.It was not reported if there were any delays to the surgical procedure.It was reported that a spare device was used to complete the surgery.There was patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H10 additional narrative: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, and if additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Investigation summary: the product was returned to depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.Depuy synthes mitek then conducted visual inspection and functional test of device received.The device was received whit its white tray.The device was evaluated.When performing the visual inspection, it could be observed that the first plate was not fully deployed due to a very small part of the plate remains inside the applier needle, it does not show any structural anomaly.The covering sleeve was removed to verify the presence of the second plate, it was still attached to the needle.The red trigger was found in good condition.No structural anomalies that can interfere with a full deployment were found.The 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 24 degree peek would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the possible root cause can be traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; the operator did not squeezed the red trigger to its fully position, therefore the plate was not released.As per ifu, at desired depth, 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¿.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 reported 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: a review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted on finished lot number 203l263: and no related non-conformances were identified.
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