MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US VAPR3 FOOTSWITCH *EA; ARTHROSCOPE

Catalog Number	225023
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Mechanical Problem (1384); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while using the vapr3 footswitch device, what looks like the part of the plug from the pedal was broken off in the port for the pedal.So the pedal plug was broken and bent and the user could not plug another pedal into that unit.The only function not usable was the port the pedal plugs into.There was something blocking or bent inside of that port, i assume, that prevents another pedal being able to plug in.The device was used with the vapr vue generator device.It was unknown when the event occurred.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown but was known to have occurred in 2025.All available information has been disclosed.
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 has not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for evaluation.¿ visual inspection of the returned photos found no observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event or any other anomaly.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the vapr3 footswitch *ea would have not contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, a potential cause cannot be established.Multiple factors are associated with this type of failure, and the complaint device needs to be physically received and evaluated to determine a potential cause of why the customer experienced the failure.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 has not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned photos found no observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event or any other anomaly.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the vapr3 footswitch ea would have not contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, a potential cause cannot be established.Multiple factors are associated with this type of failure, and the complaint device needs to be physically received and evaluated to determine a potential cause of why the customer experienced the failure.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: d9, h6: 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.H.11.Additional narrative: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the black mode button was missing.The device had the peeling coating, rust condition could be observed on the screws and below the pedals.The connector had the pins bent.The connector shell was deformed and broken.No other anomalies were noted.A functional test was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the vapr3 footswitch each would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to the rough, heavy, and repeated use of the device while handling the cord and connector, which can lead to damages in the connector.As per, to disconnect, pull the footswitch connector body.Do not pull the cable.Pulling the cable may cause damage to 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.

• 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 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22494989
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-02565
• Device Sequence Number: 14511758
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705009114
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705009114(10)2207113
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K041135
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/14/2025

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: 225023
• Device Lot Number: 2207113
• 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: 06/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/15/2025; 07/18/2025; 08/05/2025; 08/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2025; 07/21/2025; 08/05/2025; 08/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/22/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown