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210824 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Unintended Movement (3026)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/11/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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.Additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).Reporter is a j&j sales representative.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 or Problem Description
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It was reported by the sales rep in australia that during inspection on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that the gryphon slotted sawtooth guide device shaft has broken away from the handle.There was no procedure nor patient involvement reported.No additional information was provided.
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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: d9, h3, h6: 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.
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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: photos were provided by the customer and evaluated.Upon visual inspection of the photos, the shaft loose, also the laser markings appear faded, and the handle appears to have wear marks; therefore, this complaint can be confirmed.Without physical evaluation, we cannot determine a root cause for the issue experienced by the customer.The possible root cause for the reported condition can be that the device encountered unintended forces during its use.However, it cannot be conclusively affirmed.As per ifu, end of useful instrument life is generally determined by wear or damage from handling or surgical use.Inspect instruments between uses to verify proper functioning.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 1410001, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.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.
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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: investigation summary: the product was returned to mitek for evaluation.Mitek then conducted visual inspection of device received.It was observed that the handle and the shaft of the device had been separated.The laser markings appear faded.A visual inspection revealed that the device had been heavily used as striations on the metal surface of the handle distal from the shaft connection point.The visual inspection also revealed small indentations on the shaft slot nearest to the connection point to the handle.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 1410001, and no non-conformances were identified.Based on the visual inspection result, this complaint can be confirmed.Since this device is reusable, the broken weld failure could be due to the device being dropped/ mishandled on hard surface causing the weld to fail.As per ifu, the precautions for this type of device consist of to inspect the condition of the device prior to use.This device can damage and worn; therefore, when this occurs it need to replace.For the instrument life, it is necessary to follow the instructions and warnings of any cleaning and disinfection agents and equipment used; also, the recommendation of the proper condition during the sterilization and maintenance to avoid any damage.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, in depuy synthes mitek, additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.
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