MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US LUPINELOOPPLUS ANCHOR W/OC DS; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	210709
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/07/2023
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 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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.E3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.Udi: (b)(4).A photo was returned to depuy synthese mitek for evaluation.The depuy synthese mitek team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the device is in used condition, the inserter tip is bent, however it is not possible to verify the broken anchor, the anchor is not shown in the photo.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device and no non-conformances were identified.As part of depuy synthese mitek quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Based on the investigation findings, the reported complaint cannot be confirmed.The customer reported a broken anchor, however the anchor is not shown in the photo.The possible root cause for this issue can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure, bending force may was applied to the device at the moment of insertion; as per the instructions for use: do not twist or apply bending force to the inserter.Doing so may damage the anchor, suture, or inserter tip.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthese 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 sales rep in china that during an unspecified surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2023 the two (x2) lupineloopplus anchor w/oc ds devices anchor broke and pulled out.The anchor was broken off and all broken parts were removed.Another anchor was used and that was pulled out.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There was no delay in the procedure reported.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).
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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Investigation summary: the complaint device was returned and evaluated.On visual inspection, the device is in used condition, the inserter tip is bent, however it is not possible to verify the broken anchor, the anchor was not returned.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 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 investigation findings, the reported complaint cannot be confirmed.The customer reported a broken anchor, however the anchor was not returned.The possible root cause for this issue can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure, bending force may was applied to the device at the moment of insertion; as per the instructions for use: do not twist or apply bending force to the inserter.Doing so may damage the anchor, suture, or inserter tip.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: LUPINELOOPPLUS ANCHOR W/OC DS
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raymham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17950034
• Report Number: 1221934-2023-03765
• Device Sequence Number: 6715516
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705001071
• UDI-Public: 10886705001071
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150209
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/17/2023

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 Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 210709
• Device Lot Number: 191L234
• 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: 10/08/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/30/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/17/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/14/2023
• 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): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown