MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US PFC 3INHDLES STEINMN PIN PKG10; FIXATION PINS

Catalog Number	869117
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the fixation pin broke during knee surgery.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information received, "[broke during knee surgery]".The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.See attachment ((b)(4) fwd external pfc bent pins ref 86-9117 non-sterile p.F.C.@ 3 headless steinman pin - 10 pkg 86-9117).The photo investigation revealed that the device 869117, pfc 3inhdles steinmn pin pkg10 was bent at the tip but did not reveal any evidence to confirm the broken condition.Potential cause can be attributed to unintended use error by use of excessive force in a prying motion and overload of the material.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device 869117, pfc 3inhdles steinmn pin pkg10 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to unintended use error caused 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.

• Brand Name: PFC 3INHDLES STEINMN PIN PKG10
• Common Device Name: FIXATION PINS
• 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: 17979052
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-21498
• Device Sequence Number: 11385734
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295218142
• UDI-Public: 10603295218142
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/20/2023

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: 869117
• 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: 10/11/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/24/2023
• 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