MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US SIGMA HP UNI TIB TRL SZ3 7MM; KNEE INSTRUMENT : TIBIAL TRIALS

Catalog Number	202411307
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/15/2024
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 during a case, the trial snapped after it was used to position the final tibial base plate.No surgical delay.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : according to the information received, "during a case, the trial snapped after it has been used to position the final tibial base plate." the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.See (b)(4) - sigma hp uni tib trl sz3 7mm).The photo investigation revealed that the device 202411307, sigma hp uni tib trl sz3 7mm had breakage and separation at the "metal back" labeling end of the instrument 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 device 202411307, sigma hp uni tib trl sz3 7mm 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.
Event or Problem Description
A.Was there any adverse consequences that affected the patient because of the reported event? no, this was during the final implant stage the trial is used to position the tibial tray, it snapped during the removal of the trial but did not affect the implant.

• Brand Name: SIGMA HP UNI TIB TRL SZ3 7MM
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENT : TIBIAL TRIALS
• 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: 18788129
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-04411
• Device Sequence Number: 18206696
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295082774
• UDI-Public: 10603295082774
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/27/2024

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: 202411307
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2024
• 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