MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US BIOINTRAFIX TBIAL SH LRG 30MM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	254628
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/06/2025
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 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: e1: account full name: beijing chaoyang integrated traditional chinese and western medicine emergency rescue hospital.Investigation summary the product was not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics, however a photo was provided for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned photo found that the sheath is broken.No other anomalies were noted.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the biointrafix tbial sh lrg 30mm would have contributed 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; the screw was not inserted along the tunnel and consequently caused the damage to the sheath.As per instructions for use (ifu); failure to insert the screw along the tunnel axis may result in device damage.Guidewire use is recommended.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.¿.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament (acl) repair procedure, the biointrafix tbial sh lrg 30mm sheath was broken off.It was reported that all broken parts were removed.Another device was used to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.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: 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.Investigation summary the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the sheath is broken in several pieces.No other anomalies were noted.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the biointrafix tbial sh lrg 30mm would have contributed 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; the screw was not inserted along the tunnel and consequently caused the damage to the sheath.As per instructions for use (ifu); failure to insert the screw along the tunnel axis may result in device damage.Guidewire use is recommended.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: BIOINTRAFIX TBIAL SH LRG 30MM
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 21700108
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-01124
• Device Sequence Number: 7789517
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705013241
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705013241(10)237L105(17)260930
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032167
• 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

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: 254628
• Device Lot Number: 237L105
• 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: 03/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/02/2025; 04/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2025; 04/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/17/2023
• 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): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown