MAUDE Adverse Event Report: 1219655 DEPUY-RAYNHAM, A DIV. OF DEPUY ORTHOPAEDIC ATTUNE FB CR ARTIC SURF SZ6; KNEE INSTRUMENT/TRIAL

Catalog Number 254500526

Device Problems Break (1069); Component Missing (2306)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Attune articulating surface is cracked, balseal post is sheared off, and is missing a balseal spring.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional narrative: the investigation remains closed, as the added information does not change the outcome of the investigation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Examination of the returned device confirms the reported event of trial damage and breakage.A complaints review was completed in february 2014 and in june 2014 for all attune trial instruments, following 25,000 and 50,000 surgeries, inclusive of the attune femoral trials, articulation surface trials, and the patella trials.Findings of the complaints review prompted dfmea updates where applicable.The root cause is attributed to user technique and/or misuse.The damage suggests the trial was pryed or otherwise inappropriately removed during trialing.Based on the root cause of suspected misuse, corrective action is not needed.Monitor subsequent reports via sep-419.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 FB CR ARTIC SURF SZ6
• Type of Device: KNEE INSTRUMENT/TRIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): 1219655 DEPUY-RAYNHAM, A DIV. OF DEPUY ORTHOPAEDIC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer (Section G): 1219655 DEPUY-RAYNHAM, A DIV. OF DEPUY ORTHOPAEDIC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: steve dowell ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 5743714918
• MDR Report Key: 4645851
• MDR Text Key: 5600118
• Report Number: 1818910-2015-17599
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK140881
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor,distributor,health prof
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/10/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/31/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 254500526
• Device Lot Number: MVMBRT050
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/30/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/12/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/13/2013
• 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