MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US EXPRESSEW III W/O HOOK; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	214140
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during unknown procedure, the expressew iii w/o hook device had two expressew guns break in the same case.Another device was used to complete the procedure.There was no delay in the procedure reported.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.All available information has been disclosed.This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).
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, and no conclusion can be drawn at this time.
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: b5: during subsequent follow-up with the affiliate, additional information was obtained.Therefore, the event description has been updated accordingly.Correction b5; this is report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the device had use marks, also the pin actuator to jaw was detached.The jaw remained partially open when the trigger was in the closed condition.The shaft base was deformed.No other anomalies were noted.A functional test was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the expressew iii w/o hook would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to the device might have been dropped or was tapped against a hard surface accidentally, as well as rough use could have contributed to the device observed condition.As per the instructions for use, inspect the device prior to use to ensure proper mechanical function.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, and no non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
Updated event description: it was reported that during unknown procedure the expressew iii w/o hook device had two expressew guns break at the jaws in the same case.Another device was used to complete the procedure.There was no delay in the procedure reported.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.All available information has been disclosed.This is report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: EXPRESSEW III W/O HOOK
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 24575889
• Report Number: 1221934-2026-01018
• Device Sequence Number: 9233603
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705020218
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705020218(10)7735025041009
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

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: 214140
• Device Lot Number: 7735025041009
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/11/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/04/2022
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown