MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US IDEAL SUTURE SHUTTLE 90 DEGREES; INSTRUMENT, LIGATURE PASSING AND KNOT TYING

Catalog Number	251005
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/14/2025
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: e1: the reporter¿s complete facility address was not provided.Investigation summary- the product has not returned to depuy synthes, however a photo was provided for review.Visual inspection of the returned photo found the tip broken at the distal end.No other anomalies were noted.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the ideal suture shuttle 90 degree 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 the procedure.As per instructions for use (ifu), do not apply excessive axial or bending forces to the needle shaft or shuttle during use, as excessive force may limit the function of the device or cause the device to bend, deform or break.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair procedure, it was discovered that the ideal suture shuttle 90 degrees device was broken.It was not reported if there were any delays to the surgical procedure.It was reported that a spare device was used to complete the surgery.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.

• Brand Name: IDEAL SUTURE SHUTTLE 90 DEGREES
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, LIGATURE PASSING AND KNOT TYING
• 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: elba bello ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23854429
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-04890
• Device Sequence Number: 17400824
• Product Code: HCF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705011667
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705011667(10)24J15(17)290129
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/19/2025

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: 251005
• Device Lot Number: 24J15
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/29/2024
• 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