MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US SIGMA PS CEM FEM SZ2.5 L; SIGMA KNEE PRIMARY : KNEE FEMORAL

Catalog Number	196040250
Medical Device Problem Codes	Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385); Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922); Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the interior unsterile box and inner sterile box was in molten and sticky condition and so couldn¿t separate both.There is no damage in the implant present inside the box, so the implants were used.The only main concern of this complaint is sterility condition of the implant was surgery delayed due to the reported event? --> unknown, was procedure successfully completed? --> unknown, were fragments generated? --> unknown, if yes, were they removed easily without additional intervention? --> unknown, patient status/ outcome / consequences --> , was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required: --> unknown, is the patient part of a clinical study --> unknown, ip-01994332 device property of -->none, device in possession of -->none by checking this box i certify that all information that are known/available has been disclosed.If any new information will be made available, the additional information will be submitted through cst.--> true.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # = > (b)(4).At this time, it is unknown if the sterility was breached.Additional follow up is being conducted to clarify.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
Additional information was received: a.What is the event date 8th march 2024.B.It was mentioned in the event description that " there is no damage in the implant present inside the box, so the implants were used." but the product return status of the impacted product is available for return.Please confirm, is the product available for return? yes or no? the outer melted box was returned to parekh integrated services pvt ltd, bhiwandi c.Can you please confirm the quantity of implants were used with the same packaging issue? 1 qty.D.Was there any patient consequences? no.E.What is the account/hospital name? (b)(6) hospital.Note: kindly provide the source of the information (i.E.Information received from dr, nurse etc.) ¿ i was there at ot at the time of incident.
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 outer implant box was not damaged.Attached images for your reference.Middle unsterile box and inner sterile box was in molten and sticky condition and so couldn¿t separate both.There is no damage in the implant present inside the box, so the implants were used.The only main concern of this complaint is sterility condition of the implant.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device found that both blister packaging were deformed/warped, causing a difficulty to open it.Furthermore, based on the severely warped condition of the blisters, it is not unreasonable to suspect that the seal between the blister and the tyvek lid was breached, compromising the sterility of the product inside.Although the packaging was returned in a deformed/warped condition, evidence suggests the device had been sealed and packaged correctly at the manufacturer prior to when it was opened by customer.Therefore, no evidence suggests an error in the manufacturing that could be a contributing factor in the reported allegation.Once the product leaves depuy synthes control, it is unknown what environmental/external factors the finished goods products are exposed to.Therefore, the suspected cause is traced to exposer to extreme temperature conditions outside of depuy synthes control.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.A functional test was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sigma ps cem fem sz2.5 l would contribute to the complained device issue.¿based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to transport/storage, 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 a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 4245191 number, and no non-conformances/manufacturing irregularities were identified.Device history review a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 4245191 number, and no non-conformances/manufacturing irregularities were identified.Corrected: d4 (primary udi number), h3.

• Brand Name: SIGMA PS CEM FEM SZ2.5 L
• Common Device Name: SIGMA KNEE PRIMARY : KNEE FEMORAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY IRELAND 9616671; loughbeg, ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18942193
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-06179
• Device Sequence Number: 2894737
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295075035
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295075035(17)330731(10)4245191
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: P830055
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/20/2024

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: 196040250
• Device Lot Number: 4245191
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/02/2024; Not provided; 08/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/04/2024; 04/19/2024; 08/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/09/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown