MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US ARTHRO GRASPER PEN 35 UP *EA; ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	214601
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/19/2026
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: h4: the device manufacture date has been added.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a loan kit inspection the jaw of the arthro grasper pen 35 up failed to close, and extending the handles caused an internal mechanism to bend out of alignment.The event was not related to 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.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: investigation summary: the product has not returned to depuy synthes; however, photos were provided for review.Visual inspection of the returned photos found that the inner shaft was deformed while trying to close the tip, the tip was not closed.No other anomalies were noted.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 instructions for use (ifu) for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the arthro grasper pen 35 up *ea would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause for the reported condition is traced to end of life.As per instructions for use (ifu), inspect for damage prior to use.Replace a damaged, worn or bent instrument.Do not attempt to straighten, sharpen or repair.End of useful instrument life is generally determined by wear or damage from handling or surgical use.Inspect instruments between uses to verify proper functioning.(see ¿inspection and functional testing¿ instructions).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.
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: investigation summary the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found signs of use as usual in this type of reusable devices.No other anomalies were noted.A functional test was performed, the trigger was activated and the jaw could not open/close.Additionally, the inner shaft was deforming when trying to open the trigger mechanism.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 instructions for use (ifu) for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the arthro grasper pen 35 up *ea would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause can be attributed to end of life.The manufactured date of this device indicates it is more than 10 years old.As per the instructions for use (ifu), inspect devices for damage before using.End of useful instrument life is generally determined by wear or damage from handling or surgical use.Inspect instruments between uses to verify proper functioning.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 a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 15c02, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24177670
• Report Number: 1221934-2026-00371
• Device Sequence Number: 9557831
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705003846
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705003846(10)15C02
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/26/2026

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: 214601
• Device Lot Number: 15C02
• 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: 01/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026; 01/28/2026; 03/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/26/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2026; 01/29/2026; 03/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/16/2015
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown