MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US 4.5 HEALIX ADVANCE PEEK 3SUT W/OC; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	222304
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/27/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the sales rep from china that during a rotator cuff repair unspecified surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2024 it was observed that after the packaging was opened of the 4.5 healix advance peek device the anchor was deformed.And when inserted the anchor broke off.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.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 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: the product has not returned to depuy synthes mitek, however a photo was provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that 4.5 healix advance peek 3sut w/oc was deformed at the proximal end of the anchor, also a crack could be at the proximal end of the implant.No anomalies could be observed on the inserter.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 4.5 healix advance peek 3sut w/oc would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause for the broken anchor can be traced to off axis insertion and levering during insertion.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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.H4: the device manufacture date was unknown.Udi: (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 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.D9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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.The product was returned to depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.The depuy synthes mitek team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual inspection found that 4.5 healix advance peek 3sut w/oc had the anchor cracked at the distal end, also the anchor was deformed, and the threads were found damaged.The anchor show signs of use.The inserter was found in a normal shape.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of 4.5 healix advance peek 3sut w/oc would contribute to the complained device 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.The possible root cause can be associated with off axis insertion and levering during insertion.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.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.

• Brand Name: 4.5 HEALIX ADVANCE PEEK 3SUT W/OC
• 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: 18847072
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-00720
• Device Sequence Number: 12702233
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705021406
• UDI-Public: 10886705021406
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120449
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/06/2024

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: 222304
• Device Lot Number: 241L531
• 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: 02/27/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2024; 03/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2024; 03/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/07/2023
• 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 Age: 46 YR
• Patient Sex: Female