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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US ACORN REAMER, 5.5MM; CANNULATED SURGICAL DRILL

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DEPUY MITEK LLC US ACORN REAMER, 5.5MM; CANNULATED SURGICAL DRILL Back to Search Results
Model Number 219441
Medical Device Problem Code Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 06/23/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the sales rep that during a rotator cuff repair procedure on (b)(6)2023, it was observed that the acorn reamer, 5.5mm device was dull.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.H10 additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).The lot number was unknown.D4, g1, h4: the lot number was unknown; therefore, the expiration date, manufacturing site name and device manufacture date were unknown.E3: 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.
 
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.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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary: the complaint device was received and evaluated.No structural anomalies were observed on the device's shaft.Upon reviewing the etch marks, it was found that they are illegible and difficult to read.The distal tip was reviewed and it was found dull due to the use.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 result, this complaint can be confirmed.The root cause for this type of failure can be attributed the repeated and constant use and sterilization of the device, as a result of this, the device lost its laser etch and become dull.As per ifu: end of useful instrument life is generally determined by wear or damage from handling or surgical use.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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Brand Name
ACORN REAMER, 5.5MM
Common Device Name
CANNULATED SURGICAL DRILL
Manufacturer (Section D)
DEPUY MITEK LLC US
325 paramount drive
raynham MA 02767
Manufacturer Contact
kate karberg
325 paramount drive
raynham, MA 02767
3035526892
MDR Report Key17271239
Report Number1221934-2023-02636
Device Sequence Number14772616
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier10886705006472
UDI-Public10886705006472
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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,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 Number219441
Device Catalogue Number219441
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/25/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/21/2023
07/30/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/06/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/26/2023
07/31/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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