MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL ARTHSCO,4/140_30_QIK/STRKR HUB; RIGID ENDOSCOPE

Model Number 242043

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/11/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: the complaint device was received at the service center and evaluated.It was reported that bent scope.Per service reports, this complaint can be confirmed.During the service evaluation the following defects were identified: distal tip damaged.Objective damaged.Window is damaged.Optics are damaged.Image is cloudy/foggy minor scratches on the unit.Tube bent and dented.The objective, objective window and rod lense were replaced, laser weld eyepiece as originally designed and internal scope cleaning to resolve the issues.After repair, the device was found to be working according to the specifications.The faulty parts was identified as the root cause for the device failure during the service evaluation.Manufacturing record evaluation is not required as the reported event is not associated with the manufacturing process and/or the potential cause of the defect cannot be associated to manufacturing.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.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.

Event Description

It was reported by the sales rep that during a knee arthroscopy procedure on (b)(6) 2021, it was observed that the scope on the arthsco,4/140_30_qik/strkr hub device was bent.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the image on the device was cloudy/foggy.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: ARTHSCO,4/140_30_QIK/STRKR HUB
• Type of Device: RIGID ENDOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6013142063
• MDR Report Key: 12527172
• MDR Text Key: 273167020
• Report Number: 1221934-2021-02793
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705026234
• UDI-Public: 10886705026234
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K971996
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/24/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 242043
• Device Catalogue Number: 242043
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/03/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/23/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1