MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. ATTUNE RP PS ARTIC SURF SZ5; KNEE INSTRUMENT/TRIAL

Catalog Number 254500545

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/01/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.

Event Description

The locking spring on undersurface of documented trial became damaged and loose, causing it to fall off during use.The spring was subsequently placed in the sharps container by the scrub nurse to assure no part remained in the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.

Event Description

Product returned.

Manufacturer Narrative

Examination of the returned device confirms the reported event of a missing balseal on the smaller post of the trial.Hhe/qrb (quality review board) (b)(4) recommended a device correction which was initiated on (b)(6)2015.(b)(4) determined the likely root cause to be related to misuse, and requires mandatory sales training on proper use and application of the device by depuy sales consultants.(b)(4) will also monitor the mandatory field training.The need for further corrective action was not indicated.Continue to monitor disassociation events per post market surveillance (b)(4).Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should the additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE RP PS ARTIC SURF SZ5
• Type of Device: KNEE INSTRUMENT/TRIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: chad gibson ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 5743725905
• MDR Report Key: 6149312
• MDR Text Key: 61593821
• Report Number: 1818910-2016-32922
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NJL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P830055
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/01/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/06/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 254500545
• Device Lot Number: MVMBTC690
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/08/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2014
• 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 Age: 50 YR