MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US 4.5 HEALIX ADVANCE BR3SUT W/OC; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	222296
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair surgical procedure it was observed that the 4.5 healix advance br3sut w/oc anchor device was broken off, and then the anchor was pulled out.It was reported that the surgeon changed to another 4.5 healix advance br3sut w/oc anchor device and the same problem happened again.It was reported that all broken parts were removed.Another device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information could be provided.This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).
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 not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics, however a photo was provided for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned photo found that the device is shown in used condition.The anchor shows traces of being pulled out and the anchor was found broken.No other anomalies were noted.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 4.5 healix advance br3sut w/oc would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential root cause can be traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; bending force was applied and consequently caused the anchor tip breakage as per instructions for use (ifu): do not apply a bending force to the inserter.This can damage the anchor or inserter tip.The potential cause for the anchor pulled out 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 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: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, 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 found that the device had the anchor detached from the suture and broken at the middle part.Not all the broken fragments were returned for evaluation.No other anomalies were noted.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of 4.5 healix advance br3sut w/oc would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to the procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure.The possible root cause can be associated with off axis insertion and levering during insertion.As per instructions for use (ifu): axial misalignment or levering with the anchor upon insertion may result in anchor fracture, and 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.

• Brand Name: 4.5 HEALIX ADVANCE BR3SUT W/OC
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• 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: 22628112
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-02814
• Device Sequence Number: 7994274
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705021321
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705021321(10)237L001(17)260930
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120078
• 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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 222296
• Device Lot Number: 237L001
• 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: 07/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/05/2025; 08/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2025; 08/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/26/2023
• 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): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown