MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379 SIGMA HP FEM NOTCH IMPACTOR; KNEE INSTRUMENT : IMPACTORS

Model Number 9505-01-218

Device Problem Scratched Material (3020)

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

Event Date 08/25/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that the femoral impactors are scratched and retaining cement.No surgical delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was not returned, thus the reported event could not be confirmed.The investigation could not verify or identify any product contribution to the reported event with the information provided.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).All medical device reports associated with the same/similar device(s) and visual : scratched/nicked were reviewed.It was determined visual : scratched/nicked has not caused or contributed to any deaths or serious injuries within the time period of jan 1, 2018 ¿ july 12 2022.In total, there have been zero serious injuries and zero deaths reports related to visual : scratched/nicked in the last 4.5 years.Based on the data, the likelihood of a death or serious injury occurring as a result of the failure is remote; therefore, visual : scratched/nicked associated with same/similar device(s) of this report will no longer be reported as a medical device report (mdr) unless the event results in a reportable event per 21 cfr 803.50.

• Brand Name: SIGMA HP FEM NOTCH IMPACTOR
• Type of Device: KNEE INSTRUMENT : IMPACTORS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379; st. anthony's road; leeds LS11 8DT; UK LS11 8DT
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 12446492
• MDR Text Key: 270528347
• Report Number: 1818910-2021-19768
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295225256
• UDI-Public: 10603295225256
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 08/25/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9505-01-218
• Device Catalogue Number: 950501218
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/16/2022
• 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