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Model Number 242018 |
Device Problem
Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/13/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an in-house return inspection, it was determined that the hd epscp, 4.0, 30, 167, mitek endoscope device was cloudy.There was no procedure nor patient involvement reported.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi: (b)(4).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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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: investigation summary: the complaint device was received at the service center and evaluated.It was reported that during return inspection it was found that the hd arthroscope/sinuscope 4.0mm x 30 deg x 167mm (mitek lock) was cloudy.Per service reports, this complaint can be confirmed.During the service evaluation the following defects were identified: minor scratches on the device; bent/dented: outer tube damaged; distal tip damaged, distal tip has deposits; optical system, optical components - broken lenses in optical system.The defective parts were replaced 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.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.Device history lot: 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.
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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: h4: the device manufacture date was reported as unknown on the initial report; and has been updated accordingly.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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