MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL SHE_2RSTCK_5.9,UNIV,167_MITEK; ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	242032
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during device testing, the equipment maintenance, it was observed that the she_2rstck_5.9,univ,167_mitek device orange ring broke on the scope sheath and is causing the sheath to leak.This event did not occur during surgery.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
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.Investigation summary: ¿ the product has not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics, however a photo was provided for evaluation.¿ visual inspection of the returned photo 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 she_2rstck_5.9,univ,167_mitek would have not contributed to the complained device issue.¿ based on the findings, the investigation could not draw any conclusions and no potential cause about the reported event can be established due to the insufficient evidence provided.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.Device history review: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device and no non-conformance was identified.
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: 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 j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found scratch marks along the shaft indicating heavy use in the field.The instrument was disassembled and examined under a microscope, where it was noted that the orange o ring was deformed and there were traces of liquid leak.No other anomalies could be observed.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the would have contributed to the complained issue.¿ based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, repeated use and handling of the device.The manufactured date of this device is september 2023 and hence indicates this device is more than 2 years old.As per the instructions for use, 1) before assembly and sterilization, make sure that sheath o-rings are in place and are not damaged.The system can leak or malfunction if an o-ring is missing or damaged.2) do not use a damaged or defective endoscope.Inspect the endoscope prior to each examination or procedure and before sterilization based on the instructions in this document.Properly handling and¿attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.It has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.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 review: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device and no non-conformance was identified.

• Brand Name: SHE_2RSTCK_5.9,UNIV,167_MITEK
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23453490
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-04178
• Device Sequence Number: 8916833
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705031641
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705031641(10)1753829
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/03/2025

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: 242032
• Device Lot Number: 1753829
• 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: 10/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/06/2025; 11/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2025; 11/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/08/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown