MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US ATTUNE PIN PULLER; EXTRACTION INSTRUMENTS

Catalog Number 254500060

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

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

Event Date 02/02/2024

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 the pin jack was bending pins and was difficult to get over the pins.It did not slow down the case.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: it was reported that the pin jack was bending pins and was difficult to get over the pins.It did not slow down the case.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Nothing indicative of a device nonconformance was observed.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the attune pin puller presents an overall worn appearance consistent with normal and constant usage and cleaning cycles.Functional testing was conducted using a styrofoam block and attune pin samples.The attune pin puller was able to grab and retrieve the pins without problem from the hard styrofoam.No defects or signs of deformation were observed on the pins.The reported condition was not able to be replicated.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the attune pin puller would not contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.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.Corrected: h3.

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: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 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 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18653152
• MDR Text Key: 334690520
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-02529
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWB
• 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: 02/06/2024

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
• Device Lot Number: PG306841
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/02/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/06/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2024; 03/04/2024; 03/07/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/09/2024; 03/06/2024; 03/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/15/2020
• 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