MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US PFC*CALIBRATED PAT CUT GDE; KNEE INSTRUMENT : PATELLA HANDLE/CLAMPS

Model Number 86-5034

Device Problems Incorrect Measurement (1383); Device Slipped (1584)

Patient Problem Not Applicable (3189)

Event Date 02/17/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

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.

Event Description

It was reported that the black knob on the top part of the patella cutting guide spins when the saw is engaged in the cutting guide, resulting in an inaccurate cut.

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : examination of the returned device found the device components to function as intended.The investigation found no evidence at this time of product malfunction or product error and the need for corrective action was not established.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: null.Device history batch: null.Device history review: null.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Type of Device: KNEE INSTRUMENT : PATELLA HANDLE/CLAMPS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• MDR Report Key: 9792792
• MDR Text Key: 184534187
• Report Number: 1818910-2020-06910
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295216599
• UDI-Public: 10603295216599
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/17/2020

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: 86-5034
• Device Catalogue Number: 865034
• Device Lot Number: SO2043110
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/04/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/17/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/05/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2020; 03/17/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/13/2020; 03/19/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Weight: 88