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	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/12/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a meniscal repair surgery, it was observed that debris fell off the aggressive 4.0mm 5pk device and was found on the blade.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.H11 additional narrative: e1: the initial reporter's complete address was not provided.The product was not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics, however a photo was provided for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned photo found an arthroscopic image showing the blade during use, however no metal debris is visible in the image, therefore no observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event or any other anomaly was found.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the aggressive 4.0mm 5pk would have not contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the findings, the investigation could not draw any conclusions and no potential cause about the reported event can be established due to the insufficient evidence provided.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 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.
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.Only the inner shaft was returned, the outer shaft was not returned.The inner shaft showed friction marks near the distal end.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 is traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; excessive side loading was applied; as per ifu 110849; excessive side loading may result in blade wear and degradation.Adequate suction is recommended to reduce wear and degradation of the device.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 review: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device m2407005 number, and no non-conformances were identified.

• 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: 22356619
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-02383
• Device Sequence Number: 20979146
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705022021
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705022021(10)M2407005(17)290630
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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

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: M2407005
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/09/2025; 07/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/09/2025; 07/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/15/2024
• 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