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

Model Number 2544-00-522

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 08/03/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: examination of the returned cutting block identified the presence of a burr around the edges of the cutting slot.The noted damage is consistent with device wear out due to normal intended use and the investigation did not establish a need for corrective action.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.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 doctor questioned the tolerances of how much it was going to resect.Knob broke off of fem introducer while impacting.There was 5 minutes surgical delay.

• 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
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 12541847
• MDR Text Key: 273627809
• Report Number: 1818910-2021-21302
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295423737
• UDI-Public: 10603295423737
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/03/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/28/2021
• 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: ABB35809
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/16/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/27/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/19/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 68 YR