MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY FRANCE SAS - 3003895575 METAGLENE HOLDER; EXTREMITY INSTRUMENTS : HANDLES

Catalog Number 230787005

Device Problems Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Deformation (2976); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 02/27/2024

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 synthese, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Metagelene holder end was damaged, would not hold metagelene positioner.There was no delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information received."metagelene holder end was damaged.Couldn't hold metagelene positioner.Needs replacing".The product was not returned to depuy synthes.However, photos were provided for review.See attachment: (a-10723870 source data).The photo investigation revealed, that the tip of device 230787005, metaglene holder is slightly deformed and worn out.Based on provided evidence will not hold condition.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.Since, the device was not returned.A dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed.As the observed, condition of the 230787005, metaglene holder would contribute to the complained device 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 proposed.There is no indication, that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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 device lot number is unknown.Therefore, a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.

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.

Event Description

Additional information received: metagelene holder end was damaged, couldn't hold metagelene positioner.Needs replacing.(note ¿ tip was bent outwards so couldn't fit into metaglene positioner).

• Brand Name: METAGLENE HOLDER
• Type of Device: EXTREMITY INSTRUMENTS : HANDLES
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY FRANCE SAS - 3003895575; 7 allee irene joliot-curie; b.p. 256; saint priest cedex 69801 ; FR 69801
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18827481
• MDR Text Key: 337084451
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-04950
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295116462
• UDI-Public: 10603295116462
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 03/04/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/04/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 230787005
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2024
• 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