MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM ACTIS

Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM ACTIS

Device Problem Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)

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

Event Date 01/22/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(40.The device catalog number is unknown; therefore, udi is unavailable.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 synthese, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthese, 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 after opening a size 8 standard actis stem, the surgeon noticed the inner packaging surroundings the stem was not vacuum sealed.The stem was able to freely move around inside the plastic packaging that is usually sealed air tight, the surgeon had take a video.The plastic wrapping was also very easy to open, noticeably easier than when it is properly vacuum sealed.The surgeon was unsure about if the stem should be implanted in the patient due to oxidation/sterility concerns so he opted to not use said stem and open up a new one.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product/lot number was not provided to complete the evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot : the device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.  if the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.

• Brand Name: UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM ACTIS
• Type of Device: FEMORAL STEM
• 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 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18581364
• MDR Text Key: 334175605
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-01771
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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
• Report Date: 01/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/25/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM ACTIS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Sex: Male