MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE SPACER BLOCK; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : SPACER BLOCKS/TRIAL SHIMS

Model Number 2544-01-014

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 02/02/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that after trialing it was noticed that spring was damaged.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was returned for analysis.During visual examination, the device is found with springs damaged added to chipped posts.The complaint can be confirmed.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE SPACER BLOCK
• Type of Device: ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : SPACER BLOCKS/TRIAL SHIMS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg, ringaskiddy co; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 13928815
• MDR Text Key: 288032057
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-05633
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295395379
• UDI-Public: 10603295395379
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/28/2022

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: 2544-01-014
• Device Catalogue Number: 254401014
• Device Lot Number: BFA0VPR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/09/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1