MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US RIGIDFIX FEM 3.3MM S/T XPIN; SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE

Model Number 210133

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/24/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by the sales rep that during an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction procedure on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that the sleeve on the rigidfix fem 3.3mm s/t xpin device was cold welded to the trocar.Another like device was used to complete the procedure with a delay of 15 minutes.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: the complaint device is not being returned, it was discarded by the customer, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.With the information provided, and without the complaint device to evaluate, we cannot determine a root cause for the reported failure.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number (8l09517), and no non-conformance was identified.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes 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.

• Brand Name: RIGIDFIX FEM 3.3MM S/T XPIN
• Type of Device: SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6013142063
• MDR Report Key: 13723945
• MDR Text Key: 290463418
• Report Number: 1221934-2022-00836
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705000890
• UDI-Public: 10886705000890
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K974341
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/10/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2024
• Device Model Number: 210133
• Device Catalogue Number: 210133
• Device Lot Number: 8L09517
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/10/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1