MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC KINCISE¿ PINNACLE® SHELL/LINER IMPACTOR; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 1011-01-101

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 01/30/2024

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 the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the evaluation has been completed, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.Udi:(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that the impactor device was broken.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or whether a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement.There were no 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.

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 the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device had a broken t-handle consistent with having been dropped or other radial (off-axis) force.The device also failed pre-test for visual, end cap thread and keyless fitting assessment due to improper handling.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to user error.

• Brand Name: KINCISE¿ PINNACLE® SHELL/LINER IMPACTOR
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18694800
• MDR Text Key: 335247392
• Report Number: 1045834-2024-00164
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• 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: Followup
• Report Date: 02/13/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/13/2024
• 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: 02/05/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/31/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1