MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US HEALIX KNOTLESS AWL, 3.4MM; BONE AWL

Model Number	219495
Medical Device Problem Codes	Degraded (1153); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/06/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by sales rep that during a rotator cuff repair procedure, it was observed that the tip on the healix knotless awl, 3.4mm device was slightly bent and not to a sharp point.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.Udi: (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: reporter is a j&j sales representative.Device manufacture date: the device manufacture date is currently unavailable.The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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 medwtch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary: the complaint device was received and investigation.Upon visual inspection, the device presented wear use.It could be observed the tip of the device with a bent condition.Also, it could be identified the etch marks slightly faded.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.Based on the visual inspection results, this complaint can be confirmed.It is a reusable device; this condition has possibly occurred after using it for many procedures.The possible root cause for the condition of the device could be related to heavily use; moreover, drop of the unit, mishandling or procedural variables that could cause the bent condition of the device.However, it cannot be conclusively affirmed.As per ifu, inspect for damage prior to use.Replace a damaged, worn or bent instrument.Do not attempt to straighten, sharpen or repair.Do not use a depuy mitek reusable instrument for any purpose other than its intended use as that may result in damage to the instrument.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.

• Brand Name: HEALIX KNOTLESS AWL, 3.4MM
• Common Device Name: BONE AWL
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15097555
• Report Number: 1221934-2022-02216
• Device Sequence Number: 5119941
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705022373
• UDI-Public: 10886705022373
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• 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 Model Number: 219495
• Device Catalogue Number: 219495
• Device Lot Number: 1306002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/21/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/06/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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