MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US IDEAL SUTURE SHUTTLE 25 DEGREES RIGHT -G; SUTURE/NEEDLE PASSER, SINGLE-USE

Catalog Number 251002

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Not Applicable (3189)

Event Date 05/02/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: the complaint device is not being returned, multiples attempts for product return were made with no response, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.This complaint cannot be confirmed.No further information regarding the technique or instruments used has been provided to determine a root cause for this failure.If any additional information is obtained, this complaint will be re-opened to capture that information.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.This report is being filed as required under mitek's corrective and preventative actions (capa) to file usa fda mdr missed malfunctions.

Event Description

This is report 2 of 2 for the same event.It was reported by the sales rep via phone that during a labral/shoulder procedure, it was observed the loop on two of the customer's ideal suture shuttles 25 degrees right were broken but still intact to the device.The sales rep confirmed that nothing fell in the patient.The procedure was completed with a third like device with no harm to the patient but there was a ten minute delay to open a new device each time.The sales rep was not present for the case therefore could not provide any further information.The devices will be returning for evaluation.There was a delay in the surgical procedure.There was a spare device available for use to complete the surgery.There was patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: IDEAL SUTURE SHUTTLE 25 DEGREES RIGHT -G
• Type of Device: SUTURE/NEEDLE PASSER, SINGLE-USE
• 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: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6013142063
• MDR Report Key: 9069612
• MDR Text Key: 208383446
• Report Number: 1221934-2019-58328
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HCF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705011636
• UDI-Public: 10886705011636
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/02/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/16/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 251002
• Device Lot Number: 17A08
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/02/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1