MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC KINCISE FEM HEAD IMPACTOR, REPLACE CAP; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 1013-00-901

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/11/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that the kincise device impactor head broke.All the pieces were retrieved.It was unknown if there was a delay in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement.There were no 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.

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.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.H10 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.H4: the date of manufacture was unknown udi: (b)(4).

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.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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.Quality engineering evaluated the device and it was determined that the kincise replacement cap was broken in two pieces.The device also failed pretests for visual assessment, cloverleaf fitting assessments, adapter removal assessment, threaded fitting assessments, end cap thread assessment and keyless fitting assessment.This is consistent with having been dropped or misaligned during use which is user error.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.

• Brand Name: KINCISE FEM HEAD IMPACTOR, REPLACE CAP
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer (Section G): TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES MEDICAL; 1428 pearman dairy rd; anderson SC 29625
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17379828
• MDR Text Key: 319612990
• Report Number: 1045834-2023-01105
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• 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: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/24/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/24/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1013-00-901
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Male