MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US UNK HANDLE

Catalog Number UNK HANDLE

Device Problems Material Deformation (2976); Unintended Movement (3026)

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

Event Date 05/31/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).D4 the device catalog number is unknown; therefore, udi is unavailable.H6 component code: appropriate term/code not available (g07002) used to capture no findings available.Investigation summary: an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the 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 or product id numbers are received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Depuy synthese is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthese has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthese or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthese, 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 while preparing the glenoid, the surgeon said he felt the inhance driver was toggling when reaming.He felt that the handle may be bent or damaged causing the reamer to wobble when running on the power.He asked to replace the handle from the set.No delays or issues to the patient were caused due to the handle.

• Brand Name: UNK HANDLE
• Type of Device: HANDLE
• 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: 17153200
• MDR Text Key: 317550053
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-12446
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTO
• 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

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/19/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK HANDLE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/31/2023
• 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