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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SàRL RETROREAMER (6-12MM)

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MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SàRL RETROREAMER (6-12MM) Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 232000
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 11/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
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.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.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the retroreamer (6-12mm) device tip broke off in the joint and was able to pull it out with the sheath.Another like 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 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.H11 additional narrative: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.¿ visual inspection found that the device had the tip broken.The shaft had scratches.No all the broken fragments were returned.No other anomalies could be observed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the retroreamer (6-12mm) would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause can be traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure, the device may become stuck due to a hard bone surface at the moment of drilling, therefore, the tip broke.As per ifu-112927, use instructions are provided, 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 complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes 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.
 
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Brand Name
RETROREAMER (6-12MM)
Common Device Name
REAMER
Manufacturer (Section D)
MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SàRL
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
kate karberg
325 paramount drive
raynham, MA 
3035526892
MDR Report Key23522042
Report Number1221934-2025-04305
Device Sequence Number21301481
Product Code HTO
UDI-Device Identifier10886705025626
UDI-Public(01)10886705025626(10)A2312002(17)261130
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateND
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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
Report Date (Section B) 11/11/2025
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 Number232000
Device Lot NumberA2312002
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 11/03/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/20/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/11/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/24/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/29/2023
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)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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