MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC. REDUCTION SHAFT; ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT INSERTER/EXTRACTOR, REUSABLE

Model Number	286735725
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/26/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional narrative: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.The lot number was unknown.Therefore, the expiration date and device manufacture date were unknown.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported by the sales rep in (b)(6) that during an unknown surgery on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that the tip on the reduction shaft device no longer able to engage and deformed or otherwise damaged.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.This complaint involves one device.
Additional 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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.D4, h4: the lot number, expiration date, and device manufacture date were reported as unknown on the initial report; and have been updated accordingly.D9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Additional 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.H3, h6: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for reduction shaft was conducted identifying that lot number gm4675302 was released in two batch.Batch1: released on 22 september 2016 with no discrepancies.Supplier: (b)(4) as a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that there was no damage or defects with the reduction shaft.A functional test was not performed due to the mating device not being returned.A dimensional inspection for the reduction shaft was unable to be performed due to the device's irregular shape.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the reduction shaft was found to have no damage or defects.No definitive root cause could be determined.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Drawing/specifications reviewed current and manufactured revisions were reviewed.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: REDUCTION SHAFT
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT INSERTER/EXTRACTOR, REUSABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC.; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 14471563
• Report Number: 1526439-2022-00733
• Device Sequence Number: 14578825
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034303499
• UDI-Public: 10705034303499
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NO
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 286735725
• Device Catalogue Number: 286735725
• Device Lot Number: GM4675302
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/26/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/01/2022; 07/06/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2022; 07/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/22/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: REDUCTION SHAFT
• Patient Sex: Unknown