MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL TRUESPAN 0 DEGREE PLGA; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	228160
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/06/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).It was reported that during a meniscal repair surgery, it was observed that 2x truespan 0 degree plga device anchors did not come out from the tip despite several attempts and forcing on the trigger.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: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.
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 of the returned device found that both plates were completely out of the applier needle, they do not show structural anomalies.No other anomalies were noted.To test its functionality, the red trigger was pressed several times and it worked as intended, it was verified that the pusher shaft slide without anomalies.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the truespan 0 degree plga 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 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.Device history review: there was no non-conformance regarding this lot.

• Brand Name: TRUESPAN 0 DEGREE PLGA
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• 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 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23690890
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-04552
• Device Sequence Number: 9123454
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705026036
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705026036(10)108SXQ(17)280531
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153667
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/02/2025

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: 228160
• Device Lot Number: 108SXQ
• 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: 11/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2025
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown