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| Catalog Number |
242018 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/15/2025
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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 a rotator cuff repair procedure the hd epscp, 4.0, 30, 167, mitek device produced a very blurry image.It was not reported if there were any delays to the surgical procedure.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the device has been evaluated, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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: investigation summary the complaint device was received at the service center and evaluated.During the service evaluation the following defects were identified: repair level 3 major repair - other damages caused by customer - outer tube damaged, distal tip distal tip damaged dings/ scratched - illumination distal tip fiber damaged - particulate, optics particulate under distal lens particulate in system - optical system, optical components distal cover glass/negative damaged scratched/residue - cosmetic issue scratches/dents visual : scratched/nicked, broken (2+ pieces) : chipped/shaved/delaminated, visual : deformed/bent and labeling : illegible etch per service reports, this complaint was confirmed.Based on the investigation findings, the potential root cause is traced to faulty parts.It has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed and 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.
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