MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US SIGMA HP UNI INS SZ4 7MM LM/RL; JRN : KNEE TIBIAL INSERT

Catalog Number 102453407

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 12/28/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that the insert would not lock into place.

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: could not lock the insert.It was reported that during the surgery, the insert could not match with plateau, and could not lock the insert (as the video shows).Changed another 8mm device to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information could be provided.The device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis revealed deformation/witness marks along one of the posterior grooves that is designed to slide into the locking feature of the mating device.The observed damage is consistent with unsuccessful insertion attempts during the procedure.The mating tibial tray was not returned, therefore, a functional test was not able to be performed.However, due to the visual damage observed, the difficulty/inability to assemble mating devices can be confirmed.The sigma® high performance partial knee unicondylar (dsus/jrc/1114/0582 rev 3) "introduce the prosthesis at a 45 degree angle, engaging the most posterior aspect of the tibial keel to the prepared channel first.Lower the anterior of the prosthesis into position.This sequence promotes the flow of cement from posterior to anterior as the prosthesis is seated.Use the tray pressure arm, per standard surgical technique, to complete the tibial insertion " the observed damaged condition suggests the posterior grooves on the underside of the tibial insert were not properly aligned with the undercut locking features.This would contribute to the difficulty/inability to mate the insert with the tibial component following multiple insertion attempts.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sigma hp uni ins sz4 7mm lm/rl [102453407/jm1195] would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to unintended user error, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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: dhr review was performed according to "jm1195" attached on notes & attachments.Product code: 102453407.Lot number: jm1195.1) quantity manufactured: (b)(4) 2) date of manufacture: 09/24/2021 3) any anomalies or deviations identified in dhr: no [non-conformances /manufacturing irregularities] were identified.4) expiry date: 08/31/2026 5) ifu reference: ifu-0902-00-806 device history review: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device [jm1195] number, and no non-conformances /manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.

• Brand Name: SIGMA HP UNI INS SZ4 7MM LM/RL
• Type of Device: JRN : KNEE TIBIAL INSERT
• 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 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18464408
• MDR Text Key: 332391343
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-00539
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NPJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295002581
• UDI-Public: 10603295002581
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K070267
• 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
• Report Date: 01/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/08/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 102453407
• Device Lot Number: JM1195
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2021
• 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