MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL TRUESPAN MENISCAL REPAIR SYSTEM PLGA 24 DEGREE; SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE

Model Number 228162

Device Problems Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/25/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by the affiliate in japan that during a meniscal repair procedure on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that when the surgeon pushed the truespan meniscal repair system plga 24 degree device into the meniscus and squeezed the trigger to deploy the first implant, the device made an unusual sound and felt strange.But the surgeon continued the process and tried to deploy the second implant.Then the first implant came out so that the surgeon stopped using the device.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.

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).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.

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.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary
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> according to the information received, it was reported that ¿two truespan24°s were used for the procedure.After that, when the surgeon pushed the 3rd truespan24 ° into the meniscus and squeezed the trigger to deploy the first implant, truespan24° made an unusual sound and felt strange.But the surgeon continued the process and tried to deploy the second implant.Then the first implant came out so that the surgeon stopped using the 3rd truespan24 °, removed the first implant and suture, and completed the procedure.¿.The complaint device is not being returned, it was discarded by the customer, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number (9l27905), and no non-conformance was identified.As part of depuy mitek's quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.With the information provided, and without the complaint device to evaluate, we cannot determine a root cause for the reported failure.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.Depuy 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.H10 correction: h4: the date of manufacture (dom) was documented as unknown in the initial medwatch report.The dom has been corrected to may 24, 2022.

• Brand Name: TRUESPAN MENISCAL REPAIR SYSTEM PLGA 24 DEGREE
• Type of Device: SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR, BIOABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16010268
• MDR Text Key: 306320125
• Report Number: 1221934-2022-04071
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K153667
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/19/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 228162
• Device Catalogue Number: 228162
• Device Lot Number: 9L27905
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/24/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1