MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL OBT_BUTTON_4.0,167CW_MITEK; ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	242258
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Deformation (2976); Scratched Material (3020)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/27/2025
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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unspecified arthroscopy surgical procedure the obt_button_4.0,167cw_mitek device sheath was bent and the responsible obrturator was damaged (scratched).It was impossible to insert the obturator into the sheath.Another device was used to complete the procedure.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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Investigation summary: the product has not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.Visual inspection of the returned photos found that the obturator tip was scratched and appears to be deformed at the middle part of the shaft.Additionally, the obturator was partially assembled into a dual stopcock sheath 5.9mm x 30 deg x 167mm (mitek lock).No other anomalies were noted.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of obt_button_4.0,167cw_mitek would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause can be traced to handling of the device or product interaction before procedure.However, it cannot be conclusively affirmed.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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: d4, h4: the device serial/lot number, complete udi and date of manufacture have been added.
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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: device history lot: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device and no non-conformance was 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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, 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.
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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: investigation summary: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found scratch marks along the shaft indicating heavy use in the field.No other anomalies could be observed.A functional test was unable to be performed due to the device returned incomplete/lacking components required for appropriate testing.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the obt_button_4.0,167cw_mitek would not have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause for the device observed condition is traced to the procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure, such as: continuous use of the device.As per ifu-115828, inspect for damaged, defective, or bent endoscopic accessories.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 and no non-conformance was identified.

• Brand Name: OBT_BUTTON_4.0,167CW_MITEK
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22143192
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-02016
• Device Sequence Number: 8233363
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705029174
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705029174(10)1724969
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/04/2025

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: 242258
• Device Lot Number: 1724969
• 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: 05/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/04/2025; 07/15/2025; 07/15/2025; 08/04/2025; 08/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2025; 07/15/2025; 07/16/2025; 08/05/2025; 08/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown