MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE FEMORAL INTRODUCER; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : INSERTION DEVICES

Catalog Number 254401005

Device Problems Break (1069); Unintended Movement (3026)

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

Event Date 03/20/2024

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

It was reported that the thread can loose during use.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4) investigation summary according to the information received, "when manipulating the femur positioner that is used to place the definitive implant, the lateral opening or closing thread (red) became loose.After having used it and placing it on the table, this thread became loose from the component.There was no discomfort or impact on the specialist, nor was there any delay in the surgery and it was achieved successfully, resolving everything without incident." the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.See attachment (b)(4) device photo ad on (b)(6) 2024.The photo investigation revealed that attune femoral introducer had visual inspection of the photo revealed the device was broken.The potential cause is associated with high cycle fatigue of the ml slide screw on either side of the cross pin, where the cross-sectional area is the smallest.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 attune femoral introducer would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, end of life problem identified 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.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE FEMORAL INTRODUCER
• Type of Device: ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : INSERTION DEVICES
• 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 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18993372
• MDR Text Key: 338987423
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-07011
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295130215
• UDI-Public: 10603295130215
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• 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: 03/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 254401005
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/21/2024
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female