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MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL COMBO BEATH PIN EA; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
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| Catalog Number |
232453 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
02/20/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the sales rep that during a bridge enhanced anterior cruciate ligament repair procedure on (b)(6)2024, the combo beath pin ea device tip was broken off while drilling femoral tunnel.It was reported that a c-arm was brought in, the spade was left in the patient as it could not be removed and a new pin was opened and the tunnel was redrilled to complete the procedure.There was a twenty minute delay in the procedure reported.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.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.H4: the device manufacture date is currently unavailable.(b)(4) as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the device has been evaluated, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H10 additional narrative: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the device has been evaluated, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.D4: lot number: the lot number was reported as 240l050 in the initial report.The lot number has been updated as 2309001.Udi has been updated from (b)(4) to (b)(4) incomplete.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H10 additional narrative: the investigation has been updated to reflect the correct information: investigation summary according to the information provided, it was reported that during bridge enhanced acl repair procedure rigidloop combo reamer/passing pin 4.5mm have tip was break off while drilling femoral tunnel.A c-arm was brought in, the spade was left in the patient as it could not be removed and new pin was opened and the tunnel was redrilled to complete the procedure.The device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.Upon visual inspection revealed that the combo beath pin ea was broken near the tip.The number etched are scratched.The broken fragment was not returned.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the combo beath pin ea 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 ifu-111863 inspect for damage prior to use.Replace a damaged, worn, or bent instrument.Do not attempt to sharpen, straighten, or repair, 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.
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