MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US ARTICUL TR BALL GRVD 36 +1.5; FEMORAL TRIALS

Catalog Number 253151000

Device Problem Scratched Material (3020)

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

Event Date 02/14/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the trial is nicked/scratched.Patient status/ outcome / consequences , was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required: unknown, 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 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4) investigation summary
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> according to the information received: head trials with scratches and gouges.The product damage documented in this pc has been identified during loan kit inspection, by the loan kit technician.The event date and alert date are the date that the inspection took place.There is no surgeon, procedure, or patient details available.No further information can be obtained as the case was not reported by the customer.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however a photo was provided for review.See attachment (damaged head trials.Docx).The photo investigation revealed that articul tr ball grvd 36 +1.5 had scratches all over rounded surface.Additionally, signs of wear were observed on evidence provided.Where scratches were found, an unintended use error was established as potential cause.This type of damage is consistent with other tools and hard edges coming in contact with the device.Properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.Worn patterns observed were 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.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the articul tr ball grvd 36 +1.5 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, 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 a device history record (dhr) review or manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not possible because the date code dj0608 provided is not a valid finished goods lot number.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.

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.

• Brand Name: ARTICUL TR BALL GRVD 36 +1.5
• Type of Device: FEMORAL TRIALS
• 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: 18777890
• MDR Text Key: 337322202
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-04302
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWT
• 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
• Report Date: 02/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/26/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 253151000
• Device Lot Number: DJ0608
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/15/2008
• 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