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MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL LATARJET PROCEDURE KIT; ARTHROSCOPIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE KIT, NON-MEDICATED, SINGLE-USE
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| Model Number |
288238 |
| 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 |
01/26/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the sales rep in (b)(6) that during an arthroscopic anatomic glenoid reconstruction procedure on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that the glenoid k-wires while being used with a latarjet procedure kit broke off in patient.It was reported that the wires were able to be retrieved by x-ray and grasper.It was further reported that was an additional 15 minutes added to the case.No additional information was provided.
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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.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.Investigation summary: the complaint device is not being returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation, however a photo was provided.Upon visual inspection of the photo, the glenoid k wire is showing broken on one end.The glenoid k wire is found inside the latarjet kit.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 20n01 number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.According with the visual inspection of the photo, this complaint can be confirmed.A possible root cause can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; the hard use of the wire, or bending the wire can cause metal fatigue leading to a broken wire, however, this cannot be conclusively determined.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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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 (glenoid k wire which is part of this kit) was received and evaluated.Upon visual inspection, it was found that the wire is broken on one end.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 20n01 number, and no non-conformances were identified.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.A possible root cause can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; the hard use of the wire, or bending the wire can cause metal fatigue leading to a broken wire, however, this cannot be conclusively determined.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.Device history lot: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 20n01 number, and no non-conformances were identified.,a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 20n01 number, and no non-conformances were identified.
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