MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CRVD ULT AGG BLADE 4.2MM 5PK; ARTHROSCOPE

Catalog Number	283422
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the sales rep in switzerland that during an unspecified surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2023 the crvd ult agg blade 4.2mm 5pk device broke while inserting it through an arthroscopic portal which was used several times before.The force acting on the shaver blade was minimal.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.
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.H10 additional narrative: e3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.D4, h4: the device manufacture date and expiration date are unknown.Udi: (b)(4).As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.
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.H10 additional narrative: d4, h4: the device expiration date and manufacture date were unknown in the initial report and have been updated accordingly.The device udi has also been updated.Udi: (b)(4).The complaint device was not returned after multiple attempts for device return, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.Since the complaint device was not returned, we cannot determine a root cause for the reported failure.If additional information or the device is received in the future, we will reopen the complaint and perform the investigation as appropriate.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes 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.
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.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary: the device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.¿ upon visual inspection revealed that the crvd ult agg blade 4.2mm 5pk was broken near the proximal end and the shaft was bent near the broken end.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the crvd ult agg blade 4.2mm 5pk would have contributed to the complained issue.¿ based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to the procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure.As per the instructions for use; do not bend blade or burr, to prevent damage, do not allow blade or burr to come in contact with other instruments and/or implants while rotating, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.As part of depuy synthes mitek quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.

• Brand Name: CRVD ULT AGG BLADE 4.2MM 5PK
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• 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: 18427618
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-00019
• Device Sequence Number: 15377949
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705025909
• UDI-Public: 10886705025909
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131191
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/02/2024

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: 283422
• Device Lot Number: 212L744
• 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: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/31/2024; 03/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2024; 03/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2023
• 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): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown