MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US 12/14 ARTICUL 40MM M SPEC+5; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS

Model Number 1365-06-000

Device Problem Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 09/12/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that the final 40 +5 metal head was opened.The scrub tech noticed it had scratches.The surgeon looked and confirmed there were scratches on top, side, and underneath.The rep then looked at head and confirmed defects.The head was not implanted, and the 2nd head was opened and looked normal.The surgery was delayed by 1 minute.

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : the device associated with this report was returned for analysis.Review of the photographic evidence and visual examination of the device were not able to confirm the reported allegation.Implant was not received inside the sterile package and no photographic evidence showing the femoral head damaged prior to use was provided.Minor scratches are observed on the bottom surface of the femoral head and the taper denotes usage signs.The observed condition of the femoral head is consistent with being under assembly and extraction process which indicates that the implant was used.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 : a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device (product code: 136506000, lot number: 9916267), and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.Device history review : a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device (product code: 136506000, lot number: 9916267), and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.

• Brand Name: 12/14 ARTICUL 40MM M SPEC+5
• Type of Device: ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY INT'L LTD. 8010379; st anthonys road; leeds LS11 8 DT; UK LS11 8 DT
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15494483
• MDR Text Key: 306172977
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-18811
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295032984
• UDI-Public: 10603295032984
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K060031
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 09/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/27/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1365-06-000
• Device Catalogue Number: 136506000
• Device Lot Number: 9916267
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1