It was reported that during pre-surgery set-up it was observed that the cup of the impactor device broke at the cross piece.During in-house engineering evaluation it was determined that the device failed visual inspection due to t-handle broken in two or more pieces.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no 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.
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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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: the actual device was not returned for evaluation.Quality engineering evaluated the impactor device and the reported condition that the device failed visual inspection due to t-handle broken in two or more pieces was confirmed.The kincise cup-adapter was visually and functionally assessed and determined to have a broken t-handle in two or more pieces, consistent with having been dropped or other radial (off-axis) force.The root cause for the found defect can be linked to improper handling - user error.A review of the device history was performed and no non-conformances were detected related to the reported condition.Udi - (b)(4).
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