MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US AGGRESSIVE 4.0MM 5PK; ARTHROSCOPE

Catalog Number	283419
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown surgery it was observed that the aggressive 4.0mm device had metal shedding.It was reported that shavings fell inside the patient and the surgeon used suction to clean up and most shavings were removed.There was no delay in the procedure reported.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.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 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 history review: there was no non-conformance regarding this lot the product has not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics; however, a photo was provided for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned photo found that arthroscopic space had metallic particles.No other anomalies could be observed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the aggressive 4.0mm 5pk would have contributes to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause can be traced to blade wear and degradation.As per ifu, excessive side loading may result in blade wear and degradation.Adequate suction is recommended to reduce wear and degradation of the device, 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 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.
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.H11 additional narrative: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection found that the device had the inner shaft had foreign matter particles, presumably metal debris upon visualization under magnification.The outer shaft had friction marks.No other anomalies were noted.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the aggressive 4.0mm 5pk would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause can be traced to blade wear and degradation.As per instructions for use, excessive side loading may result in blade wear and degradation.Adequate suction is recommended to reduce wear and degradation of the device, 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 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.
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.H11 additional narrative: 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.

• Brand Name: AGGRESSIVE 4.0MM 5PK
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 21932948
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-01517
• Device Sequence Number: 21031668
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705022021
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705022021(10)M2408008(17)290731
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K041824
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/30/2025

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: 283419
• Device Lot Number: M2408008
• 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: 04/08/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/05/2025; 06/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2025; 06/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/16/2024
• 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