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

Catalog Number	214124
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure it was observed that the trigger of the expressew iii w/hook suture passer device did not seem to fire the needle.It was reported that the instrument broken during procedure but did not break off in patient.It was reported that the instrument was fully intact.Another device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.The exact date of the event was not reported, however, it was reported that the event occurred in january of 2025.No additional information could be 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 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: investigation summary 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 as expected in reusable devices.The device shows no structural anomalies.No breakages can be observed.It is not possible to verify the deploying feature of the device, a functional test needs to be performed.The photo provided contained insufficient evidence of the reported event.No observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event could be identified.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the expressew iii w/hook would have not contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, a potential cause cannot be established since no defect was found.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 lot a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number, and no non-conformances were identified.
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: additional information b5: during subsequent follow-up with the customer additional information was obtained.The reporter clarified that the procedure was a rotator cuff repair, no patient harm, case proceeded as normal.
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: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent 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.H11 additional narrative: investigation summary 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 as expected in reusable devices.The upper jaw is bent and is not possible to completely close.A functional test was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the expressew iii w/hook would have contributed to the complained device issue.¿ based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to hard and continuous use, since this is a reusable device, the constant manipulation between surgeries and sterilization process can lead to damages on the upper jaw, 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.Device history lot a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number, and no non-conformances were identified.

• 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: 21251365
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-00382
• Device Sequence Number: 8075900
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705003655
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705003655(10)6566722060909
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• 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,Followup,Followup

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: 6566722060909
• 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: 01/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2025; 02/14/2025; 02/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2025; 02/14/2025; 02/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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