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| Catalog Number |
242022 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184); Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an arthroscopic meniscal repair on left knee while using the hd epscp,4.0,30,270,mitek device it was observed that approximately ten minutes after starting to use the device, black stringy dirt appeared on the arthroscopic screen when moving the portal.After that, the dirt was wiped off with gauze about three times, and although it disappeared from the screen immediately after wiping it off, it reappeared several times.After surgery, the dirt was wiped off again with gauze and the product was sent for cleaning.There was no delay in the procedure reported.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.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.
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