MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE DISTAL FEM CUT BLOCK; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : RESECTION BLOCKS/DEVICES

Model Number 2544-00-522

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

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

Event Date 12/01/2020

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 attune drill pin got cold welded in the block.

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: examination of the returned device was unable to replicate the reported event.No evidence of product malfunction or product error was found and the investigation did not indicate that a broader investigation or corrective action was necessary.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 : 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).Where the lot code was provided, a manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE DISTAL FEM CUT BLOCK
• Type of Device: ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : RESECTION BLOCKS/DEVICES
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• MDR Report Key: 11002599
• MDR Text Key: 221254975
• Report Number: 1818910-2020-26845
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295423737
• UDI-Public: 10603295423737
• 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: 12/01/2020

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: 2544-00-522
• Device Catalogue Number: 254400522
• Device Lot Number: ABB48267
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/16/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/14/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2020; 01/14/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/05/2021; 01/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1