DEPUY MITEK LLC US 4.0MM MULTIBLADE PLUS 5PK; ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER SYSTEM BLADE, SINGLE-USE
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Model Number 283439 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/17/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi: (b)(4).The expiration date is currently unavailable.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the affiliate in (b)(6) that during a knee arthroscopy procedure on (b)(6) 2020, it was observed that was metal spreading from the blade device within the first 4 seconds of activating the shaver handpiece.Another blade was used to complete the procedure with a five minute delay.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 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.Additional information: b1, b2, b5: subsequent follow-up with the customer, additional information was received.It was reported that most of the broken fragments were removed from the patient.All fields have been updated accordingly to reflect this additional information.H6: health effect clinical code and impact code: based on the additional information from the customer, these fields have been updated accordingly.H6: medical device problem code: based on the additional information, this field has been updated 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.The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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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.H10 additional narrative: d4, h4: the expiration and manufacture date were reported as unknown on the initial report.Both fields have been updated accordingly.Therefore, udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information provided, it was reported that metal spreading within the first 4 seconds of activating the shaver handpiece.The complaint device was received and evaluated.The inner and outer sleeves were separated and inspected for any visual defects that may contribute to the complaint condition.The device had signs of friction and striation marks of wear on the surface of the distal end of the inner blade.Also, the inner seemed to have small bubbles of lubricant.Based on device condition received, this complaint can be confirmed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device m2005035 number, and no non-conformances were identified.The possible root cause for reported failure can be attributed to blade wear and degradation, as per ifu; excessive side loading may result in blade wear and degradation.Adequate suction is recommended to reduce wear and degradation of the device.Besides, a hand piece used in this procedure where the blade is assembled was not received for evaluation, potential ways to reduce shedding is to ensure all hand pieces are properly serviced and maintained.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthese 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.
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