MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US SIG HP FIXED REF AP BLK SZ 4; KNEE INSTRUMENT : RESECTION BLOCKS/DEVICES

Catalog Number 950502156

Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 12/05/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).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 saw blade was difficult to pass through cutting block.

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).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: it was reported that saw blade was difficult to pass through cutting block.Surgeon would like it replaced it.The device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned sample revealed that the sig hp fixed ref ap blk sz 4 was found with signs of worn and marks of normal usage like minor nicks and light scratches around the areas where the saw blade is used.However, these conditions are not sufficient to ensure that the device prevents the saw blade from entering the areas.Therefore the reported condition cannot be confirmed.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.A dimensional inspection was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was unable to be performed due to saw blade not returned.The complaint condition was not able to be replicated.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sig hp fixed ref ap blk sz 4 would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.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.Drawing: 950502156 rev d.Feature: cross-sectional opening of section b of the device.Specification: 1.384 mm +/- 0.038 mm.Measured dimension: 1.40 mm.Device used: mitutoyo digimatic caliper a20276546 id# (b)(4).Device history lot: a date code was provided, which indicates that the device was manufactured on (mfg date 8/15/2009).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed since a valid finished good lot number was not provided for this device.

• Brand Name: SIG HP FIXED REF AP BLK SZ 4
• Type of Device: KNEE INSTRUMENT : RESECTION BLOCKS/DEVICES
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18301282
• MDR Text Key: 330170510
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-25094
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295228554
• UDI-Public: 10603295228554
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P830055
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 950502156
• Device Lot Number: PG0809
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2009
• 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
• Patient Age: 76 YR
• Patient Sex: Male