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DEPUY MITEK LLC US 5.0 MM BARREL BURR PLUS; ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER SYSTEM BLADE, SINGLE-USE
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| Model Number |
283889 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
06/22/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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This is report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).It was reported by the affiliate in that during a shoulder decompression and arthroscopic acromio-clavicular (acj) excision, it was observed that there were metal filings left in the joint while using the 5.0 mm barrel burr plus blade device.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.
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Additional 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.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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Additional 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.H10 additional narrative: during subsequent follow-up with the customer, additional information was obtained.The reporter stated that there was a 5-minute delay in the procedure due to the event.It was noted that all the metal shavings were not removed from the patient.There was no additional medical/surgical intervention required to treat the issue, and the patient¿s current status is unknown.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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Additional 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.H6: the health effect - impact code has been updated accordingly.
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Additional 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 is not being returned, it was discarded by the customer, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.However, photos were provided.Upon visual inspection of the photos, it appeared that the inner had signs of friction and striation marks on the surface of the distal may cause metal loss.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device m2107010, and no non-conformances were identified.Based on device condition observed in the photo, this complaint can be confirmed.No further procedure information was provided to determine how this failure occurred.The photos do not provide enough evidence to determine root cause.The possible root cause for reported failure can be attributed to blade wear and degradation.As per ifu; excessive side loading may result in blade wear and degradation.Adequate suction is recommended to reduce wear and degradation of the device.Besides, the handpiece where the blade is assembled was not received for evaluation, potential ways to reduce shedding is to ensure all hand pieces are properly serviced and maintained.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthese 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.
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