MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US VAPR 2.3MM END -EA; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	225202
Medical Device Problem Codes	Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/22/2025
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.E1: the reporter¿s complete facility address was not provided.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair procedure, the vapr 2.3mm end device did not functional at all - ablation and coagulation.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.H11 additional narrative: e1: the facility name has 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: investigation summary: the complaint device was not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number (u2301039), and no non-conformance was identified.Based on the current available information, we cannot determine a root cause for the reported failure.If the complaint device is received in the future, we will reopen the complaint and perform the investigation as appropriate.It has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed and 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.
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 pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the device comes in used condition.The connector was found detached from its position.The device will be sent to the manufacturer for further analysis and testing.Manufacturing investigation result for vapr 2.3mm end -ea: the device was returned in original packaging.Tip components condition is used, no misuse.Handle assembly condition is used, the proximal housing cover received detached.Electrical checks: the device failed the return continuity parameter.Functional checks: the device failed the footswitch activation.During our investigation, it was found that the device failed return continuity testing and failed functional checks on footswitch activation, where activation was not visible.The device was returned in a used condition, with the proximal housing cover received detached.The closer inspection revealed that there was damage to the return wire, not fully connected to solder/return tube.The root cause of the defect can likely be assigned to a manufacturing.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the vapr 2.3mm end -ea would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to manufacturing human error.This product issue will be addressed through depuy synthes quality system.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: VAPR 2.3MM END -EA
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• 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: 22620740
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-02775
• Device Sequence Number: 10118716
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705009176
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705009176(10)U2301039(17)271231
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K992406
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/25/2025

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: 225202
• Device Lot Number: U2301039
• 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: 07/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/29/2025; 08/05/2025; 10/29/2025; 01/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/29/2025; 08/05/2025; 10/30/2025; 01/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown