MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US QUICKSET ACE GRATER HEAD 52MM; HIP INSTRUMENTS : REAMERS

Catalog Number 244000552

Device Problem No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

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

Event Date 02/14/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The instruments were reported for an unknown reason.It did not happen in surgery.Additional event information: visual analysis of the device found rounding of cutting edges.No additional damage was observed on device surface.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint #
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> (b)(4).Investigation summary
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> the instruments were reported for an unknown reason.It did not happen in surgery.The device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the device found rounding of cutting edges.No additional damage was observed on device surface.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 since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the quickset ace grater head would have contributed to the device 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.Device history lot
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> 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.

• Brand Name: QUICKSET ACE GRATER HEAD 52MM
• Type of Device: HIP INSTRUMENTS : REAMERS
• 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: 19203193
• MDR Text Key: 341465679
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-09379
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295123996
• UDI-Public: 10603295123996
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date: 04/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/29/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 244000552
• Device Lot Number: SO2056248
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/03/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2021
• 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