MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE PIN PULLER; EXTRACTION INSTRUMENTS

Catalog Number 254500060

Device Problems Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 09/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent an unknown surgery.After surgery, a nurse said he/she felt the attune pin puller stuck a little when squeezed, as the instruments were being cleaned.On (b)(6) , the sales rep also felt some resistance when she squeezed the attune pin puller.In addition, when the attune pin puller was tested at a ws at another facility, the product seemed to be difficult in pulling operation than a regular pin puller, and it seemed to get stuck when squeezed.No further information is available.

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.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the 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 or product id numbers are received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE PIN PULLER
• Type of Device: 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 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17913330
• MDR Text Key: 325404260
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-20641
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295130574
• UDI-Public: 10603295130574
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/11/2023

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: 254500060
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/27/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/11/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/04/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/06/2023
• 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