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

Catalog Number	966385
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/04/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tibia insert impactor split.There was no delay.Yes, the procedure was completed successfully using the broken impactor.There was no additional time, the broken fragment was removed and there was no burn.The procedure was completed successfully.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint (b)(4).H6 component code: appropriate term/code not available (g07002) used to capture no findings available.Investigation summary according to the information received, "tibia insert impactor splits.There was no delay.Yes, the procedure was completed successfully using the broken impactor.There was no additional time, the broken fragment was removed and there was no burn.The procedure was completed successfully." the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.See attachment source file -(b)(6) the photo investigation revealed that the impaction head of sp*2 poly tib comp impactor was broken.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 poly tib comp 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 the device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.  if the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.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.

• 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 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17949138
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-21119
• Device Sequence Number: 20772034
• Product Code: HWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295248279
• UDI-Public: 10603295248279
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 10/17/2023

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: 966385
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/04/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown