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Catalog Number 214641 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Use of Device Problem (1670)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/18/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported by the sales rep from switzerland that on 4/18/2024 the arthro cleverhook device was broken, the device jaw was broken and did not work properly anymore.The device was new.There was no reports of delay reported.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.
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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.H10 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.H4: the device manufacture date was unknown udi:(b)(4).
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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.H4: the date of manufacture has been added.
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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.D9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, 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.H11 additional narrative: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Depuy synthes then conducted visual inspection of the devices received.The device was received and evaluated.When performing the visual inspection, it could be observed that the device comes in used condition, the distal part of the device was found to be dull and nicked, also it was identified that the jaw was loose.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the arthro cleverhook-left *ea would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life.As per ifu-107066 end of useful instrument life is generally determined by wear or damage from handling or surgical use.Inspect instruments between uses to verify proper functioning.Visually inspect the instrument and check for damage and wear.Jaws and teeth should align properly.Cutting edges should be free of nicks and have a continuous edge.Therefore, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device, and no non-conformances were identified.
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