MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US FULL RADIUS 4.0MM 5PK; ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER SYSTEM BLADE, SINGLE-USE

Model Number	283409
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/18/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the sales rep in (b)(6) that during a knee arthroscopy surgery on (b)(6) 2021, it was observed that the full radius 4.0mm blade device had metal abrasion.There were no fragments generated.Another like device was used to complete the procedure with a delay of five minutes.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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: the device was returned to mitek for evaluation.On visual inspection, the inner and outer sleeves were separated and inspected for any visual defects that may contribute to the complaint condition.The outer shaft shows friction and striation marks on the inner surface.Also, the inner blade shows points of wear near the distal part.As a potential cause cannot be associated to manufacturing, therefore a manufacturing record evaluation is not required.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.According with the visual inspection result, this complaint can be confirmed.The possible root cause for reported failure can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; 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 synthes mitek will continue to monitor additional complaint information for potential safety signals through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.D9, h3, h6: 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.

• Brand Name: FULL RADIUS 4.0MM 5PK
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER SYSTEM BLADE, SINGLE-USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 12912914
• Report Number: 1221934-2021-03538
• Device Sequence Number: 12000874
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705022014
• UDI-Public: 10886705022014
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K041824
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Consumer,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2026
• Device Model Number: 283409
• Device Catalogue Number: 283409
• Device Lot Number: M2104013
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/10/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/10/2022; 01/15/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/11/2022; 01/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/14/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown