MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US 4.5 HEALIX PEEK ANCH.W/OCORD; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	222205
Medical Device Problem Code	Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a patellar dislocation surgical procedure it was observed that the 4.5 healix peek anch.W/ocord device anchor was puled out during insertion.Another like device was used to complete the procedure successfully.There was a ten 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 shown in used condition.The anchor shows traces of being pulled out of the bone.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 4.5 healix peek anch.W/ocord 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; as per ifu; bone stock must be adequate to allow proper and secure anchor placement.Incomplete insertion or poor bone quality may result in anchor pullout.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 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 shown in used condition.The anchor shows traces of being pulled out of the bone.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 4.5 healix peek anch.W/ocord 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; as per ifu; bone stock must be adequate to allow proper and secure anchor placement.Incomplete insertion or poor bone quality may result in anchor pullout.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.

• Brand Name: 4.5 HEALIX PEEK ANCH.W/OCORD
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 22565681
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-02691
• Device Sequence Number: 3904104
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705007530
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705007530(10)102124(17)270630
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K071481
• 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): 07/22/2025

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: 222205
• Device Lot Number: 102124
• 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: 07/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/25/2025; 08/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2025; 08/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/04/2024
• 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