MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US HEALIX BR 3.4MM; SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE

Model Number	222343
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/11/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the customer in (b)(6) that during an unknown surgery on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that the tip on the healix br 3.4mm anchor device was cracked.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay 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 complaint device is not being returned, it was discarded by the customer, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.However, a photo was provided.Upon visual inspection of the photos, the anchor had a crack and was not in place.Also, biological debris were identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number: 8l78194, and no nonconformances were identified.According with the visual inspection of the photo, this complaint can be confirmed.The photo do not provide enough evidence to determine root cause.The possible root cause can be associated with off axis insertion and levering during insertion.Moreover, excessive force on the inserter could have resulted damage the anchor.However, it cannot be conclusively affirmed.As per ifu, inserting the awl/tap or drill bit less than the specified depth, axial misalignment or levering with the anchor upon insertion may result in anchor fracture.Do not apply a bending force to the inserter.This can damage the anchor or inserter tip.As part of mitek¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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: HEALIX BR 3.4MM
• Common Device Name: 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: 13894186
• Report Number: 1221934-2022-00936
• Device Sequence Number: 17705123
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705023820
• UDI-Public: 10886705023820
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150209
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

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: 11/30/2024
• Device Model Number: 222343
• Device Catalogue Number: 222343
• Device Lot Number: 8L78194
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/11/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2021
• 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 Age: 35 YR
• Patient Sex: Male