| Model Number |
212038 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/02/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the customer in (b)(6) that during a repair of lateral collateral ligament of ankle surgery on (b)(6) 2021, it was observed that the miniqa+ # orthocord os-2 anchor device was broken off.All the broken parts were removed.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.
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Additional 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 incomplete device was returned to mitek for evaluation.Mitek then conducted visual inspection of device received.The device was received in its original packaging.It was noticed that the anchor and suture were not received along with the device.There were no structural anomalies observed on tip.This complaint cannot be confirmed.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.The anchor was not received for evaluation; therefore, the root cause cannot be determined.The possible root cause for the issue reported can be attribute when mechanical excessive force was applied during insertion or excessive tension on the suture lengths.However, it cannot be conclusively affirmed.As per ifu, do not twist or apply bending force to the inserter as either may damage the anchor, suture or inserter tip.Excessive tension may overload the anchor or suture (apply tension (approximately 8 lbs.).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.
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Additional 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.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.
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