MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC KINCISE¿ PINNACLE® SHELL/LINER IMPACTOR; IMPACTOR, ADAPTERS, BATTERY, BATTERY CHARGER

Catalog Number 1011-01-101

Device Problems Break (1069); Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 08/18/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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, 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.The actual device was returned for evaluation.Quality engineering evaluated the impactor device and the reported condition that the device is cracked and bent beyond use was confirmed.An assessment was performed, and it was found that the device failed visual inspection.During the assessment of the device, it was observed that the device was broken at the t-handle in two pieces, consistent with having been dropped or other radial (off-axis) force.The cause for the found defect can be linked to improper handling.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to the user, which is user error.

Event Description

It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure it was observed that the cup inserter of the impactor device was cracked and bent beyond use.During in-house engineering evaluation it was determined that the device was broken in two pieces at the t-handle.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention, or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: KINCISE¿ PINNACLE® SHELL/LINER IMPACTOR
• Type of Device: IMPACTOR, ADAPTERS, BATTERY, BATTERY CHARGER
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer (Section G): TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES MEDICAL; 1428 pearman dairy rd; anderson SC 29625
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18066587
• MDR Text Key: 327302830
• Report Number: 1045834-2023-01553
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384018575
• UDI-Public: 00845384018575
• 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: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/03/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1011-01-101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/25/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/31/2018
• 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