MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US GRYPHON P BR DS ANCHOR W/OC; SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE

Catalog Number 210813

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 04/26/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.(b)(4).The complaint device is not being returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.A review into the depuy synthes 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.A non-conformance search was performed for this product code 210813-lot #3823002, combination and no non-conformances were identified.No further information regarding the technique or instruments used has been provided to determine a root cause for this failure.If any additional information is obtained, this complaint will be re-opened to capture that information.However, depuy synthes 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 (b)(4) as required under mitek's corrective and preventative actions (capa) to file usa fda mdr missed malfunctions.

Event Description

It was reported by the sales rep that during a biotenodesis surgical procedure, it was observed that the customer's gryphon p br anchor dual suture with orthocord device pulled out when tying the second knot.The sales rep reported that the surgeon removed the anchor with no issues and completed the procedure with a lupine using the same bone hole.The sales rep reported that there were no patient consequences but there was a five minute delay in the procedure.The sales rep stated that the bone quality of the patient was average.The sales rep stated that the device was discarded.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.

• Brand Name: GRYPHON P BR DS ANCHOR W/OC
• Type of Device: SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE
• 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: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6013142063
• MDR Report Key: 8260228
• MDR Text Key: 134457717
• Report Number: 1221934-2018-51853
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705001279
• UDI-Public: 10886705001279
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K150209
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/26/2016

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: 210813
• Device Lot Number: 3823002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/26/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/18/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1