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It was reported by the sales rep that preoperatively to a shoulder arthroscopy surgery on (b)(6) 2021, it was observed that part of the hd coupler, c-mount 17mm device broke off.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.
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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.Investigation summary: according to the information provided, it was reported that while doing a shoulder scope the coupler, c-mount, 17mm was broken.Part of the coupler broke off.They noticed this before we started the case, so there was no delay or patient harm.The complaint device is not being returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.Since the complaint device was not returned, we cannot determine a root cause for the reported failure.If the device is received in the future, we will reopen the complaint and perform the investigation as appropriate.The certificate of analysis and certificate of compliance for this manufactured lot is attached to this complaint file.There were no non-conformances or deviations for this lot on the coc.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.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.Device history lot: the certificate of analysis and certificate of compliance for this manufactured lot is attached to this complaint file.There were no non-conformances or deviations for this lot on the coc.
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