MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US LPS CALCAR PLANER SM; HIP INSTRUMENTS : REAMERS

Catalog Number 298770001

Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 08/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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 the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that the lps calcar planer small and the lps bevel reamer insert sz 13 were stuck together and won't come apart.The v-tamp is slightly damaged from being used.No surgical delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : it was reported that the lps calcar planer small and the lps bevel reamer insert sz 13 were stuck together and won't come apart.The v-tamp is slightly damaged from being used.No surgical delay.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the lps calcar planer sm has signs of normal use, the device was returned with the lps bevel reamer insert 13mm stuck together via galling most likely due to internal damage on the coupling surfaces of the devices.The functional test was performed, the device cannot be disassembled.The complaint condition was able to be replicated.A dimensional inspection was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.A potential cause cannot be established with the provided information due to be a multifactorial issue the overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the lps calcar planer sm [298770001/hw89636] would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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.

• Brand Name: LPS CALCAR PLANER SM
• Type of Device: HIP INSTRUMENTS : REAMERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17511750
• MDR Text Key: 321311145
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-16610
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LYS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295158790
• UDI-Public: 10603295158790
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 08/11/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 298770001
• Device Lot Number: HW89636
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/07/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/11/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/09/2023; 10/26/2023; 11/13/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/11/2023; 10/27/2023; 11/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/06/2019
• 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