MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE DISTAL FEM CUT BLOCK; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : RESECTION BLOCKS/DEVICES

Catalog Number 254400522

Device Problems Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 11/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: appropriate term/code not available (g07002) used to capture no findings available.Investigation summary: according to the information received, "the surgeon was having trouble placing an oblique pin through the distal femoral cutting block.He asked for me to look at it.I couldn't visually inspect the block during the operation.He said he bent two pins inserting into that hole.Please can the distal femoral block be replaced." the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.See attachment distal femur block pc.Jpg.The photo investigation did not revealed the reported unable to assemble condition for attune distal fem cut block.Review of provided photo shows only the device, without having actual device for evaluation and functional test performed on it reported condition will be unconfirmed and cause remains undetermined.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the observed condition of the attune distal fem cut block would not contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause not established and 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 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 lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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.

Event Description

It was reported that the surgeon was having trouble placing an oblique pin through the distal femoral cutting block.He said he bent two pins inserting into that hole.The surgeon used the other oblique hole and no time was lost.The surgery was completed successfully.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).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 joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H10 additional narrative: added: b5, h6 medical device problem code.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Additional information received from the sales rep states that the allegation is, the surgeon believes the distal femoral block oblique pin hole is damaged, and requested a new one.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : according to the information received, "the surgeon was having trouble placing an oblique pin through the distal femoral cutting block.He asked for me to look at it.I couldn't visually inspect the block during the operation.He said he bent two pins inserting into that hole.Please can the distal femoral block be replaced." the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation did not revealed the reported unable to assemble condition for attune distal fem cut block however it shows the presence of foreign material on surface.Review of provided photo shows only the device with presence of foreign material, with the available information exact potential cause cannot be determined.And as device is not available for evaluation, reported unable to assemble condition cannot confirmed and cause remains undetermined.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune distal fem cut block would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause not established and 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 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 lot : the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).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 joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the surgeon was having trouble placing an oblique pin through the distal femoral cutting block.He asked for me to look at it.I couldn't visually inspect the block during the operation.He said he bent two pins inserting into that hole.Please can the distal femoral block be replaced.The surgeon used the other oblique hole and no time was lost.The surgery was completed successfully.The instrument is consigned.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed scratches on the front portion of the device.Potential cause can be attributed to unintended use error while using mating cutter blade without proper care, causing the device to get scratches on unintended portions.It appears that the cutter blade was activated before being properly aligned with cutting slot.Functional test of the attune distal fem cut block was performed with the attune distal femoral jig as mating device, the devices assembled and disassembled as intended.The complaint condition was not able to be replicated.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune distal fem cut block would contribute to the reported device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to unintended use error, and 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 lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE DISTAL FEM CUT BLOCK
• Type of Device: ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : RESECTION BLOCKS/DEVICES
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18158832
• MDR Text Key: 328384817
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-23502
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295423737
• UDI-Public: 10603295423737
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/17/2023

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 254400522
• Device Lot Number: AB4011392
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/17/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2023; 01/25/2024; 02/01/2024; 02/08/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/27/2023; 01/26/2024; 02/02/2024; 02/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/10/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1