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| Catalog Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/17/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.E1: complete facility name: (b)(6).Device history review: there was no non-conformance regarding this lot.The product was not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that the device is shown in used condition.The anchor threads were found worn out.Biological matter can be observed over the anchor threads.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the milagro intscr 7x23mm each would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; it is not unreasonable that during the procedure a hard bone surface was encountered, so that the surface of the threads was worn by friction during screwing; however, this cannot be conclusively determined.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament repair surgery, it was observed that when the milagro intscr 7x23mm device anchor was inserted, it was noted that the anchor was peeled.Another device was used to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information could be provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H11 additional narrative: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the device comes in used condition.The anchor threads were found worn out.Biological matter can be observed between the anchor threads.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the milagro intscr 7x23mm *ea would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; it is not unreasonable that during the procedure a hard bone surface was encountered, so that the surface of the threads was worn by friction during screwing; however, this cannot be conclusively determined.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.¿.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.D9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the device has been evaluated, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H4: the device manufacture date was incorrect in the initial report.Please note that the date of manufacture has been updated accordingly.
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