DEPUY MITEK LLC US FMS CONNECT (VUE); ELECTRICAL-ONLY MEDICAL DEVICE CONNECTION CABLE, REUSABLE
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Model Number 282114 |
Device Problems
Increase in Pressure (1491); Blocked Connection (2888)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/26/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional 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.
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Event Description
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This is report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).It was reported by the sales rep that during a shoulder repair surgery on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that the fms connect (vue) cable device was not reading the fms vue pump device, and therefore; not sensing pressure change.According to the reporter, there might have been an issue with the pump not connecting with the interface cable as well causing these issues.The case completed with reported pump without the interface cable.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.This complaint involves two (2) devices.
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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 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 complaint device was received and evaluated.Upon visual inspection revealed marks of wear on the device, it could be observed that the pins are in good condition and the connector cap is in place as it should, no visible damages on the cable.When performing the functional test, a shaver hand piece and another fms connect was used to test the functionality of the device.The blue indicator light turns on, but the device failed to work.Manufacturing record evaluation is not required as the reported event is not associated with the manufacturing process and/or the potential cause of the defect cannot be associated to manufacturing.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.According with the visual inspection and test result, this complaint can be confirmed.A possible root cause can be attributed to a fair wear and tear of device's internal components, since this is a reusable device, the constant manipulation between surgeries and sterilization process can lead to a non working interface cable, 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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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, 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 report, a follow-up report 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.
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