MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE SHIM SZ7 5MM; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : TIBIAL TRIALS

Catalog Number 254500671

Device Problem Scratched Material (3020)

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

Event Date 12/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary all items have gouges except for the impactor which is cracked the product damage documented in this pc has been identified during loan kit inspection, by the loan kit technician.The event date and alert date are the date that the inspection took place.There is no surgeon, procedure, or patient details available.No further information can be obtained as the case was not reported by the customer.The device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device found signs of chipped of and some scratches at the surface of the sample.The reported allegation can be confirmed.This type of damage is consistent with the device being in contact with other tools like; forceps, tweezers or other tools with and edge.Properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device attune shim would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to unintended use error, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.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
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> the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.H6: component code: appropriate term/code not available (g07002) used to capture no findings available.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 items have gouges.The product damage documented in this pc has been identified during loan kit inspection, by the loan kit technician.The event date and alert date are the date that the inspection took place.There is no surgeon, procedure, or patient details available.No further information can be obtained as the case was not reported by the customer.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE SHIM SZ7 5MM
• Type of Device: ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : TIBIAL TRIALS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• 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: 18837372
• MDR Text Key: 337076205
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-05007
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295133537
• UDI-Public: 10603295133537
• 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
• Report Date: 03/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/05/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 254500671
• Device Lot Number: MVMDYV770
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/16/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/22/2018
• 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