MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US GL AP 3.2MM OSTEO GD PIN LONG; EXTREMITY INSTRUMENTS : PIN GUIDES

Catalog Number	213020000
Medical Device Problem Code	No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint (b)(4) investigation summary according to the information received, "this instrument is composed of 1 part each." the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.See attachment ¿213020000.Jpg¿.The photo investigation revealed that ' 213020000, gl ap 3.2mm osteo gd pin long¿ had scratches on the surface.The device exhibits damage consistent with repeated use.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 gl ap 3.2mm osteo gd pin long 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.
Event or Problem Description
This instrument is composed of 1 part each.The product damage documented in this pc has been identified during loan kit inspection, by the loan kit technician.The event date and alert date are the date that the inspection took place.There is no surgeon, procedure, or patient details available.No further information can be obtained as the case was not reported by the customer.Additional event information the photo investigation revealed that 213020000, gl ap 3.2mm osteo gd pin long¿ had scratches on the surface.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: this instrument is composed of 1 part each.As per the images attached.The product damage documented in this pc has been identified during loan kit inspection, by the loan kit technician.The event date and alert date are the date that the inspection took place.There is no surgeon, procedure, or patient details available.No further information can be obtained as the case was not reported by the customer.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that several worn appearance and scratches in the surface.The observed condition was consistent as an end of life indicator for the device.No other issues where identified.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The device exhibits damage consistent with repeated use.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.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the gl ap 3.2mm osteo gd pin long would contribute to the device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced 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 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 device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If more information become available, the record will be re-assessed.

• Brand Name: GL AP 3.2MM OSTEO GD PIN LONG
• Common Device Name: EXTREMITY INSTRUMENTS : PIN GUIDES
• 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 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19121840
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-08455
• Device Sequence Number: 8359931
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295090809
• UDI-Public: 10603295090809
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K170748
• 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): 04/16/2024

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: 213020000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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