MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. ALTIVATE ANATOMIC SHOULDER; ALTIVATE ANATOMIC CS, NON-THREADED STEM IMPACTOR

Model Number 804-08-024

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 01/28/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Instrument failure, instrument was stuck on the handle, told the technician to give it a small tap to loosen threads, and the tip snapped right off on first tap.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document as soon as it becomes available.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this instrument failure was reported as broken tip.The healthcare professional indicated this event occurred during surgery, near the patient.No risk or adverse event was reported by the surgeon.The surgery was completed as intended, with no delay.The instrument was inspected prior to use and was deemed acceptable for use based on its appearance.The agent was present during surgery and was able to source a suitable replacement device.The devices were not returned to manufacturer and not evaluated by registered medical assistant (rma) at djo surgical.The instrument was not returned for examination and the lot number was not reported.Without the lot number, the instrument could not be linked to a specific device history record (dhr) and the actual date of manufacture cannot be determined with confidence.Complaint database review shows one prior complaint filed against the instruments' item number that reports a similar failure.However, the customer complaint history of the reported device showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing review.That is 1 - broke/cracked/damaged.The root cause for this complaint is outlined in the description and cause of event provided by the rep.The altivate anatomic cs, non-threaded stem impactor was struck by the tech when trying to loosen the threads causing the tip of the impactor to break off.There are no indications that this instrument has a systemic design or material deficiency.Therefore, no containment of inventory is required.Event is associated with instrument usage, not a design or manufacturing issue.Rma examination: the instrument was not returned to djo, and no further evaluation can be made for this event.This customer complaint will be closed.If the device is returned later, the complaint will be updated.Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document if it becomes available.

• Brand Name: ALTIVATE ANATOMIC SHOULDER
• Type of Device: ALTIVATE ANATOMIC CS, NON-THREADED STEM IMPACTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin TX 78758 5445
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin TX 78758 5445
• Manufacturer Contact: kiersten soderman ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, TX 78758-5445
• MDR Report Key: 13534212
• MDR Text Key: 288356299
• Report Number: 1644408-2022-00207
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PKC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190446648598
• UDI-Public: (01)00190446648598
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K193226
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/10/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 804-08-024
• Device Catalogue Number: 804-08-024
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/28/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/15/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/21/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/11/2022
• 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 Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Male