MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266 REVERSE LINER TRIAL 36+4; SHOULDER INSTRUMENT - HUMERAL TRIAL

Catalog Number	650036004
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/30/2024
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 the locking tab broke off of the instrument.All parts were retrieved from the patient and no time was added to the case.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: an analysis of the product could not be performed, since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information, monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.
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).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 : it was reported that the locking tab broke off of the instrument.All parts were retrieved from the patient and no time was added to the case.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed the locking prong broken from the reverse liner trial 36+4.Additionally, nicks were observed on the concave surface of device, and deep scratches on the overall surface.Breakage of the tab can be attributed to unintended use error by use of excessive force while assembling and/or disassembling the device.Nicks and scratches were consistent with other tools and hard edges coming in contact with the device, properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.A functional test was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the reverse liner trial 36+4 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to an unintended use error, 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 reported 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 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: REVERSE LINER TRIAL 36+4
• Common Device Name: SHOULDER INSTRUMENT - HUMERAL TRIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• 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: 18644828
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-02385
• Device Sequence Number: 8212449
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295547365
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295547365(10)319861
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/05/2024

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: 650036004
• Device Lot Number: 319861
• 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: 02/01/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/21/2024; 04/24/2024; 07/12/2024; 07/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/21/2024; 04/24/2024; 07/15/2024; 07/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2022
• 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 Age: 78 YR
• Patient Sex: Female