MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US EXPRESSEW III W/HOOK; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	214124
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair surgical procedure while using the expressew iii w/hook device, the surgeon was attempting to pass suture in a rotator cuff tear and the suture was loaded and when the tissue was grasped and the trigger pulled to deploy, the suture did not penetrate.The surgeon noticed the jaws were not in alignment when the device was taken out.A spare device was used to complete the procedure.It was unknown if the procedure was completed successfully.There was a two minute delay to the procedure.There was patient involvement.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No other medical procedures were required.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.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 expressew iii w/hook had wear marks as usual in this type of reusables devices.The upper jaw was bent.The jaws were observed partially closed.A functional test was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the expressew iii w/hook would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to the procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure, such as: the device might have been dropped or was tapped against a hard surface accidentally, as well as rough use that could have contributed to the device observed condition.As per ifu, inspect the device prior to use to ensure proper mechanical function.Cleaning and maintenance instructions are provided, 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.Device history review manufacturing record evaluation is not required as the reported event is not associated with the manufacturing process and/or the potential cause of the defect cannot be associated to manufacturing.

• Brand Name: EXPRESSEW III W/HOOK
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 20893777
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-04393
• Device Sequence Number: 7772730
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705003655
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705003655(10)6649722120305
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/10/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 214124
• Device Lot Number: 6649722120305
• 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: 11/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown