Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: informed by cssd of cracked or scratched instruments.Part of consigned set, tray and serial number unknown, no patient outcomes, urgent replacement for high volume hospital please.Surgeon unknown- cssd reported.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 that attune rp ps artic surf sz6 had one of the springs deformed.Additionally a breakage is observed in the middle edge and scratched on the surface.The cracked allegation cannot be confirmed.The failure mode is consistent with inserting an extractor device in between the trial and mating shim, and using the extractor to pry the mating devices apart during extraction of the trials.This improper technique results in damage to the spring and/or post components of the articulating surface as well as the mating shim.The attune intuition surgical technique 0612-10-512 (page 53), emphasizes the correct use of the tibial trial extractor (product code 254500138) with the trials.Furthermore, on page 51 of the surgical technique and per ifu-0902-00-836, careful inspection of the trials for damage/breakage should be performed pre and post-operative.If any damage to the balseal components is observed the trail should be replaced.In the event of instrument breakage during use, ensure that all device fragments that may have entered the surgical site are removed prior to completion of the procedure, as patient injury may result.A dimensional inspection for the attune rp ps artic surf sz6 was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune rp ps artic surf sz6 would contribute to the complained 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.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.
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It was reported that the device was scratched.Did the patient experience an adverse event such as infection, non-union, allergic reaction, osteoporosis, overloading, pain, degenerative diseases, bleeding or oozing? --no, did the patient require revision surgery or hardware removal? no, if no, was there any additional medical intervention required such as x-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions? no, patient status/ outcome / consequences no, patient consequence description/was there a clinical outcome experienced by the patient (infection, inflammation, etc.)? no, was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required: no, is the patient part of a clinical study unknown, (b)(4).Device property of none, device in possession of none, (b)(4).Device property of none, device in possession of none, (b)(4).Device property of none, device in possession of none, (b)(4).Device property of none, device in possession of none, (b)(4).Device property of none, device in possession of none, (b)(4).Device property of none, device in possession of none, (b)(4).Device property of none, device in possession of none, (b)(4).Device property of none, device in possession of none, (b)(4).Device property of none, device in possession of none, (b)(4).Device property of none, device in possession of none by checking this box i certify that all information that are known/available has been disclosed.If any new information will be made available, the additional information will be submitted through cst.True.
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