|
It was reported by the sales rep in japan that during an arcr surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2024, it was observed that when the surgeon attempted to use the clear cannula system 7.0 x 75 mm ¿ threaded device, the inner tube did not go in smoothly and got stuck.The surgeon tried pulling it out and reinserting it several times; however, it did not improve.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There was a thirty minute delay in the procedure reported.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.
|
|
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.Udi: (b)(4).Reporter is a j&j employee.The investigation has been updated to reflect the correct information: investigation summary according to the information provided, it was reported that ¿( this was an arcr performed.When the surgeon attempted to use the cannula in question as usual, the inner tube did not go in smoothly and got stuck.The surgeon tried pulling it out and reinserting it several times; however, it did not improve)¿.The complaint device is not being returned, it was discarded by the customer, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.Since the complaint device was discarded, 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 (2303255), and no non-conformance was 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.
|