MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US LUPINELOOPPLUS ANCHOR W/OC DS; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	210709
Medical Device Problem Code	Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported from china that during a labral repair procedure, it was discovered that the anchor on the lupineloopplus anchor w/oc ds device pulled out.It was not reported if there were any delays to the surgical procedure.It was reported that a spare device was used to complete the surgery.There was patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, 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 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.Investigation summary the product has not returned to depuy synthes mitek, however a photo was provided for review.The photograph attached was reviewed, however the device condition could not be clearly observed and no observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event could be identified.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the photograph attached is insufficient to draw a conclusion about the reported event.Based on the investigation findings, 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 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 record review: a device history review was performed and no non-conformances were identified related to the reported condition.
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.The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, and if additional information should become available, 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 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.Investigation summary: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.The j&j medtech orthopaedics team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual inspection found that lupineloopplus anchor w/oc ds suture that attaches to the anchor was frayed and detached from the anchor.Neither the inserter nor the implant had any anomaly.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the lupineloopplus anchor w/oc ds would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause for the suture condition is traced to the procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure.As per ifu, as with any suture anchor device, care should be taken to avoid suture damage during insertion.Bony surfaces which may contact the suture should be smoothed to avoid nicking.In handling this or any other suture material, care should be taken to avoid damage from handling.Avoid crushing or crimping damage due to application of surgical instruments such as forceps or needle holders.Do not twist or apply bending force to the inserter.Doing so may damage the anchor, suture, or inserter tip.Excessive tension may overload the anchor or suture, and 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 j&j medtech orthopaedics 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: LUPINELOOPPLUS ANCHOR W/OC DS
• 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: 20135714
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-03045
• Device Sequence Number: 6969104
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705001071
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705001071(10)218L763(17)260831
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150209
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 09/04/2024

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: 210709
• Device Lot Number: 218L763
• 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: 08/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/23/2024; 09/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2024; 09/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/06/2023
• 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