MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL GRYPHON SLOTTED SAWTOOTH GUIDE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	210824
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/27/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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).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 employee.Investigation summary - a photo was returned to depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.The depuy synthes mitek team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the photo reveled that the device appear to be in used condition, it was also observed that the shaft is separated from the handle, the packaging is not shown in the photo.Given that no lot/serial number was provided, a manufacturing record evaluation (mre) review cannot be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the mre review will be performed.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 photo provided does not contain enough evidence to determine why the customer experienced the reported failure, therefore a possible root cause for the issue experienced by the customer cannot be determined.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.
Event or Problem Description
This is report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).It was reported by the affiliate in colombia that during an unknown procedure on an unknown date, it was observed that the gryphon slotted sawtooth guide device was split when uncovering.It was unknown if and how the procedure was completed.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 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H10 additional narrative: d4: the device lot number was unknown in the initial medwatch report and has been updated accordingly.The device udi has also been updated.H4: the device manufacture date is unknown.Udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary the product was returned to mitek for evaluation.Mitek then conducted visual inspection of device received.The complaint device was received and evaluated.Upon visual inspection, it was observed that the device shows noticeably marks of wear, as usual in type of reusable devices.The shaft was separated from the handle.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 possible root cause can be attributed to the hard and continuous use of the device.Since this is a reusable device, the constant manipulation between surgeries and sterilization process can lead to damages to the instrument.As per instructions for use (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.

• Brand Name: GRYPHON SLOTTED SAWTOOTH GUIDE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): 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: 17289710
• Report Number: 1221934-2023-02647
• Device Sequence Number: 5509964
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705024063
• UDI-Public: 10886705024063
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• 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: 210824
• Device Catalogue Number: 210824
• Device Lot Number: 1903001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/29/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2023
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown