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It was reported by the affiliate in (b)(6) that during an unknown surgery on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that there were metal parts in the joint after using the 4.0mm multiblade plus device.According to the report, that the device caused damaged to the cartilage.The procedure was completed.The status of the patient post-surgery was unknown.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: the complaint device is not being returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation, however the customer provided an arthroscopic image which shows the inside of the joint, however, the image is not clear enough to determine damage to the cartilage or metal parts.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device m2105022 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 inspection of the photos, this complaint cannot be confirmed.The photos provided does not contain relevant images to provide a root cause.Hands on analysis should provide the evidence necessary to provide a root cause.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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