DEPUY MITEK LLC US INTRAFIX PEEK TP SCR 8-10MMX30MM; SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, NON-BIOABSORBABLE
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Catalog Number 254654 |
Device Problem
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 04/20/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.Udi: (b)(4)-incomplete.The exp date is currently unavailable.The complaint device is not being returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.A review into the depuy mitek complaints system revealed no other complaints for this lot of devices that were released to distribution.We cannot discern a root cause for the reported failure mode.At this point in time, no corrective action is required and no further action is warranted.This file will remain receptive to any potential forthcoming information received that is pertinent and germane to this issue.However, depuy mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.This report is being filed from the etq complaint management system as required under mitek's corrective and preventative actions (capa) to file usa fda mdr missed malfunctions.
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Event Description
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This is report 2 of 2 for the same event.It was reported by the sales rep that during anterior cruciate ligament surgical procedure, it was observed that the intrafix peek tp scr 8-10mmx30mm screw device while in use with the intrafix tibialsheath 30mm *ea device got about 2/3 of the way in and would not advance any further as the screw was being inserted.According to the reporter, the surgeon had a size 9 tibial tunnel and opened a tibial sheath and an 8-10 screw to fix the tibial side of the acl with.It was further reported that the sutures were fastened to the tie tensioner, the tunnel was dilated with the intrafix dilator, the sheath was placed appropriately, then when the surgeon attempted to insert the screw, the event occurred.It was reported that the sheath and screw started spinning as one unit.It was reported that the sheath and 8-10 screw were removed then the graft was checked to make sure no damage was done and it was fine.He opened another sheath and a smaller screw and they went in perfectly.It was not reported if there was a delay in the surgical procedure.There was patient involvement reported.There were no 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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Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.Investigation summary: the complaint device is not being returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.A review into the depuy mitek complaints system revealed no other complaints for this lot of devices that were released to distribution.A non-conformance search was performed for this part (254601), lot(3863053) combination and no non-conformances were identified.We cannot discern a root cause for the reported failure mode.At this point in time, no corrective action is required and no further action is warranted.This file will remain receptive to any potential forthcoming information received that is pertinent and germane to this issue.However, depuy mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.Udi: (b)(4).The exp date is currently unavailable.This report is being filed from the etq complaint management system as required under mitek's corrective and preventative actions (capa) to file usa fda mdr missed malfunctions.Associated medwatch: 1221934-2019-55977.
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