MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE TIBIAL TRIAL EXTRACTOR; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : EXTRACTION INSTRUMENTS

Model Number 2545-00-138

Device Problems Break (1069); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 12/12/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that attune rp insert trial extractor forks broke off during use.This was a persisting issue with this instrument.There was a 10 minute surgical delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint #: (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The investigation could not verify or draw any conclusions about the root cause of the reported event without the device to examine.Depuy considers, the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed.And the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.

Event Description

Additional information received stated that the broken instrument and the statement that it is a persistent issue stems from the years since the intuition instrument launch the tips of the instrument have the propensity to break off if used incorrectly.There was a time added to the case because it was difficult to remove the insert trial.Most likely due to the selected insert trial being too thick.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE TIBIAL TRIAL EXTRACTOR
• Type of Device: ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : EXTRACTION INSTRUMENTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthpaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16070081
• MDR Text Key: 308243023
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-26261
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWB
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/29/2022

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: 2545-00-138
• Device Catalogue Number: 254500138
• Device Lot Number: BFA0NSJ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/12/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/29/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2023; 01/12/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/09/2023; 01/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/25/2014
• 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 Sex: Male