MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US 5.5 HEALIX TI ANCHOR W/ ORTHOCORD AND NEEDLES; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	222242
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/07/2023
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.H10 additional narrative: udi: (b)(4) incomplete d4: the expiration date is currently unavailable.H4: the device manufacture date is currently unavailable.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.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.Upon visual inspection of the photo provided it was observed that the suture is impregned of foreign matter, the suture is tensioned, no broken suture pieces were detected, however it is frayed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number: 135l594, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Based on the visual inspection findings, this complaint can be confirmed.The possible root cause for the reported issue can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; an excessive tension could have been applied to the suture and consequently cause the suture to frayed.As per ifu: apply tension (normal force) on suture lengths.Excessive force may overload the anchor or suture.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
It was reported by the healthcare professional in colombia that during an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2023, it was observed that the 5.5 healix ti anchor w/ orthocord and needles device came with a frayed suture; and therefore, traction could not be made because the suture broke.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.

• Brand Name: 5.5 HEALIX TI ANCHOR W/ ORTHOCORD AND NEEDLES
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 17408119
• Report Number: 1221934-2023-02834
• Device Sequence Number: 5900469
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705007882
• UDI-Public: 10886705007882
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082282
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial

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 Catalogue Number: 222242
• Device Lot Number: 135L594
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/10/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male