MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL MITEK; ARTHROSCOPE

Catalog Number	242021
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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 the hd epscp, 4.0, 70, 167, mitek scope device was broken.During in-house engineering evaluation it was determined that the device was broken (2+ pieces): chipped/shaved/delaminated.It was not reported if the event occurred during a surgical procedure.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention, or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported; however, it was reported that the event occurred in 2026.All available information has been disclosed.No additional information could be 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: 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, needle, outer tube bent, outer tube damaged, distal tip, distal tip damaged major scratches/nicks, outer tube body / light post, sidearm damaged nicks/scratches, illumination, distal tip fiber damaged, optical system, optical components, broken lenses in optical system, cosmetic issue, scratches/dents.Visual: scratched/nicked, broken (2+ pieces): chipped/shaved/delaminated and visual: deformed/bent.Per service report, this complaint was confirmed.The faulty parts were replaced to resolve the issues.After repair, the device was found to be working according to the specifications.Based on the investigation findings, the potential root cause is traced to user error.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.

• Brand Name: MITEK
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; 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 02767 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 25221837
• Report Number: 1221934-2026-02098
• Device Sequence Number: 15905191
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705028986
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705028986
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K080560
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

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: 242021
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/05/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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