MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE DISTAL FEMORAL JIG; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : ALIGNMENT DEVICES

Catalog Number 254400521

Device Problems Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Naturally Worn (2988)

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

Event Date 10/20/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an inspection of the attune consignment instrumentation trays, it was discovered that the white numbers and markings on two attune proximal uprods, two attune measured sizing rotation guides, and one femoral jig had washed off, either completely or partially, over time during processing of the instrumentation by spd personnel.There was no surgical delay.

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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary the device associated with this report was returned for analysis.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that there was no damage or defects with the attune distal femoral jig.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional info be received, the investigation will 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).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE DISTAL FEMORAL JIG
• Type of Device: ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : ALIGNMENT DEVICES
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY IRELAND 9616671; loughbeg, ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15770943
• MDR Text Key: 303419272
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-22665
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/10/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/10/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 254400521
• Device Lot Number: ABB77183
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/04/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-0199-2015
• Patient Sequence Number: 1