MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US SP*2 FEMORAL IMPACTOR; KNEE INSTRUMENT : IMPACTORS

Catalog Number	966180
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/27/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent a tka.The impactor in question was used in the surgery.During surgery, the impactor in question was damaged.No further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary according to the information received, "it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent a tka.The impactor in question was used in the surgery.During surgery, the impactor in question was damaged.No further information is available." the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.(b)(4).The photo investigation revealed that the part of sp*2 femoral impactor was chipped off.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sp*2 femoral impactor would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to end of life and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot a device history record (dhr) review or manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not possible because the date code j0700 provided is not a valid finished goods lot#.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent a tka.The impactor in question was used in the surgery.During surgery, the impactor in question was damaged.No further information is available.The device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned sample revealed sp*2 femoral impactor was broken.The broken fragment was not returned for evaluation.The investigation was able to confirm the reported event.No other problem identified.The device exhibits damage consistent with repeated use.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sp*2 femoral impactor would contribute to the alleged device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot : a device history review could not be performed as the provided date code j0700 is not a valid finished goods number.
Additional 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : according to the information received, "it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent a tka.The impactor in question was used in the surgery.During surgery, the impactor in question was damaged.No further information is available." the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.(b)(4).The photo investigation revealed that the part of sp*2 femoral impactor was chipped off.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sp*2 femoral impactor would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to end of life and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot :a device history record (dhr) review or manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not possible because the date code j0700 provided is not a valid finished goods.

• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENT : IMPACTORS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthpaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17913456
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-20646
• Device Sequence Number: 20714236
• Product Code: HWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295247203
• UDI-Public: 10603295247203
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/11/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 966180
• Device Lot Number: J0700
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/13/2023; 11/07/2023; 11/17/2023; 12/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2023; 11/07/2023; 11/19/2023; 12/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/15/2000
• 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: SPECIALIST*2 UNIVERSAL HANDLE
• Patient Sex: Unknown