MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL GRYPHON SAWTOOTH GUIDE; BONENAIL GUIDEWIRE

Model Number	210824
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/21/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).The lot number was unknown.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the expiration date, manufacturing site name and device manufacture date were unknown.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the customer that during a shoulder repair surgery on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that the gryphon slotted sawtooth gde device broke into two pieces.There were no fragments generated.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
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 depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy 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 device was received and evaluated, on visual inspection, it could be observed that the shaft is separated from the handle due to welding detachment.As a potential cause cannot be associated to manufacturing, therefore a manufacturing record evaluation is not required.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.According with the visual inspection, this complaint can be confirmed.The possible root cause can be attributed to the rough and continuous use of the device.Since this is a reusable device, the constant manipulation between surgeries and sterilization process can lead to damages to the instrument.As per ifu: end of useful instrument life is generally determined by wear or damage from handling or surgical use.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the customer that during a shoulder repair surgery on 4/21/2022, it was observed that the gryphon sawtooth guide device broke into two pieces.There were no fragments generated.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
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: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the device has been evaluated, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.Corrected data: b5,d1,d4, h4: the device brand name, catalog, lot number, device manufacture date, udi and event information have been updated.Udi: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: GRYPHON SAWTOOTH GUIDE
• Common Device Name: BONENAIL GUIDEWIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle CH-24-00 ; SZ CH-2400 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 14337802
• Report Number: 1221934-2022-01360
• Device Sequence Number: 20133465
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705001514
• UDI-Public: 10886705001514
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,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 Model Number: 210824
• Device Catalogue Number: 211039
• Device Lot Number: 1512001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2022; 06/06/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2022; 06/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/13/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown