MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL INTRAFX ADVBR SCW7X30W/SMSHTH; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	254806
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament repair (acl) surgical procedure the intrafx advbr device anchor was broken.All broken parts were removed.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There was a five-minute delay in the procedure reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.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.H11 additional narrative: 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 anchor is broken.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the intrafx advbr scw7x30w/smshth 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 driver was not fully seated in the screw and the excessive force applied during insertion caused the screw breakage.As per ifu mallet sheath into tunnel until sheath tab is flush on cortical bone.Remove the sheath inserter from the tunnel leaving the guidewire and sheath in place.Place the appropriate size screw onto the hex driver.Pull to desired tension and insert screw over guidewire into the sheath until it is flush with the cortex of bone.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.
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.
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.H11 additional narrative: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found the anchor broken.Broken fragments were not returned for evaluation.No other anomalies were noted.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the intrafx advbr scw7x30w/smshth 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 driver was not fully seated in the screw and the excessive force applied during insertion caused the screw breakage.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.
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.H11 additional narrative: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted 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 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.H11 additional narrative: h6: investigation finding codes updated.

• Brand Name: INTRAFX ADVBR SCW7X30W/SMSHTH
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL; chemin blanc 38; le locle CH-02 400; SZ CH-02400
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 21944072
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-01577
• Device Sequence Number: 12961689
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705026722
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705026722(10)264L952(17)270228
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160804
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/01/2025

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: 254806
• Device Lot Number: 264L952
• 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: 04/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2025; 07/31/2025; 08/05/2025; 08/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2025; 07/31/2025; 08/06/2025; 08/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/11/2024
• 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