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	10/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported from china that during a ligament reconstruction procedure, it was discovered that the anchor on the 5x12 milagro interference screw device broke off.All the broken parts were removed.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.The exact date of the event was unknown.However, it was reported that the event occurred in (b)(6) 2024.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.H4: the device manufacture date is currently unavailable.E1: the reporter¿s complete facility address was not provided.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.
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.H11: additional narrative: h4: the device manufacture date has been updated accordingly.Investigation summary: the complaint device was received and evaluated.Upon visual inspection, it could be observed that only a broken anchor piece was returned.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 occurs during the insertion of a milagro interference screw over a guidewire, stop, and confirm that check for entrapment of the guidewire.If the guidewire is entrapped, back out, remove 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 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.Device history record review: a device history record review was performed which indicated that there was a non-conformance unrelated to the reported malfunction.All the issues identified were resolved prior to product release.

• 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: 20568637
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-03878
• Device Sequence Number: 12645322
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705021963
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705021963(10)237L123(17)260930
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/30/2024

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: 09/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 231814
• Device Lot Number: 237L123
• 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: 10/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/31/2023
• 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