MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US GLO ADV RATCHET T-HANDLE; EXTREMITY INSTRUMENTS : HANDLES

Model Number 2128-61-070

Device Problems Crack (1135); Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

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

Event Date 05/25/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the device is broken.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(6).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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary - it was reported that "when checking return kit 3000118693 from customer i noticed the plastic around the top of t-handle 212861070" the device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual examination of the returned sample revealed that the glo adv ratchet t-handle has cracked at the top portion.Overall appearance of the device denotes a worn appearance consistent with normal use for a long period of time.No signs of foreign substances were observed on the surface of the device, therefore, the reported condition of foreign substance cannot be confirmed.¿ 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 as it not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was not performed as it not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the glo adv ratchet t-handle would have contributed to the complained 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 - 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).Investigation summary: an analysis of the product could not be performed, since a physical sample was not received for 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.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.

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: GLO ADV RATCHET T-HANDLE
• Type of Device: EXTREMITY INSTRUMENTS : HANDLES
• 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 orthpaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17063815
• MDR Text Key: 316676288
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-11627
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295089728
• UDI-Public: 10603295089728
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K170748
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/05/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/05/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 2128-61-070
• Device Catalogue Number: 212861070
• Device Lot Number: KM812523
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/31/2015
• 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