Catalog Number 254500727 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Attune ps femoral trial broken into two pieces.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional narrative: the investigation remains closed, as the added information does not change the outcome of the investigation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Examination of the returned device confirms the reported event of trial breakage.A complaints review was completed in february 2014 and in june 2014 for all attune trial instruments, following (b)(4).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 (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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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