MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US 5X12 MILAGRO INTERERENCE SCREW; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	231814
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/04/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the sales rep that during a reconstruction of the talofibular ligament surgical procedure on(b)(6)2024 the 5x12 milagro intererence screw device anchor was broken.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.H11 additional narrative: 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 image revealed that only two broken pieces of the anchor are shown.No further information was provided.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 5x12 milagro intererence screw would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the root cause is traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; resistance may have been felt when the device was being inserted and the excessive force applied caused the anchor to break.As per ifu if resistance is felt during the insertion of a milagro interference screw over a guidewire, stop and confirm that the guidewire is not entrapped.If entrapped, back out the screw and withdraw the guidewire.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 complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes 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.

• Brand Name: 5X12 MILAGRO INTERERENCE SCREW
• 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: 19731140
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-02424
• Device Sequence Number: 8130271
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705021963
• UDI-Public: 10886705021963
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143660
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 07/12/2024

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 Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 231814
• Device Lot Number: 218L282
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/14/2023
• 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