MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATT CR METAL FEM TRIAL SZ 8 R; FEMORAL TRIALS

Catalog Number	254502018
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	04/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when attempting to drill the femoral lugs with the size 8 metal cr femur trial, the lug drill was binding in the trial.It was unknown whether there was any surgical delay.
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 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.H10 additional narrative: added: d9.Corrected: h3.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 when attempting to drill the femoral lugs with the size 8 metal cr femur trial, the lug drill was binding in the trial.Surgeon asked this femoral trial be replaced.It was unknown whether there was any surgical delay.The product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual analysis found that the att cr metal fem trial sz 8 r was returned disengage.Additionally the device presents sings of wear at the entire surface and scratches at both insertion holes.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.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was not performed due to the mating device was not returned for evaluation and the femoral trial was returned disengage, the reported unable to disassemble and jammed condition cannot be confirmed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the att cr metal fem trial sz 8 r would have not contributed to the complained 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 required.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of j&j medtech orthopaedics 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: ATT CR METAL FEM TRIAL SZ 8 R
• Common Device Name: FEMORAL TRIALS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; 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: 19228549
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-09670
• Device Sequence Number: 15174176
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295489337
• UDI-Public: 10603295489337
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/02/2024

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: 254502018
• Device Lot Number: IT3257403
• 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: 04/23/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2024; 06/06/2024; 10/29/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2024; 06/07/2024; 10/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/11/2022
• 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: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Male