MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US 5.5 HEALIX ADVANCE BR3SUT W/OC; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	222298
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported from china that during an open reduction and internal fixation (orif) of the humerus surgical procedure, it was observed that the 5.5 healix advance br3sut w/oc anchor device was broken off.It was reported that all broken parts of the device were removed.It was reported that another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay 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.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.H10 additional narrative: e3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.Udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: a photo was returned to depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.The depuy synthes mitek team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the photo reveled that the anchor is cracked in the distal part.No stcrtural anomalies could be found in the rest of the device.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 5.5 healix advance br3sut w/oc would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the root cause can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; leverage was applied and consequently cause the anchor to crack.As per instructions for use (ifu), inserting the awl or drill to less than the specified depth, axial misalignment or levering with the anchor upon insertion may result in anchor fracture.Therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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.
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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H10 additional narrative: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary: the product was returned to, depuy synthes mitek for evaluation.Depuy synthes mitek then conducted visual inspection of the device received.Visual inspection reveled that the anchor is broken, the rest of the devices does not show structural anomalies.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 5.5 healix advance br3sut w/oc would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the root cause can be attributed to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; leverage was applied and consequently cause the anchor to fracture.As per ifu, inserting the awl or drill to less than the specified depth, axial misalignment or levering with the anchor upon insertion may result in anchor fracture.Therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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.Device history review: a review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted on finished lot number 136l764: and no related non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: 5.5 HEALIX ADVANCE BR3SUT W/OC
• 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; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19380321
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-01697
• Device Sequence Number: 7704043
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705021345
• UDI-Public: 10886705021345
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120078
• 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

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: 02/28/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 222298
• Device Lot Number: 136L764
• 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: 05/07/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2024; 06/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2024; 06/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/13/2023
• 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 Age: 56 YR
• Patient Sex: Female