MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE SHIM SZ9 5MM; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : TIBIAL TRIALS

Catalog Number	254500691
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that instrument broke on back table while snapping together.This was not done near patient.All 3 broken pieces removed from back table.There was no 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 : no device associated with this report was received for examination.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 records evaluation (mre) was not performed.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.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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.
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: according to the information received, it was reported that instrument broke on back table while snapping together.This was not done near patient.All 3 broken pieces removed from back table.There was no delay.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found broken near one metal insert.The surface near the broken part and the other metal insert were +cracked.Based on the condition of the device, the crack may lead to broken; therefore, the reported event can be confirmed.The broken piece and metal insert were returned for analysis.The observed condition could be attributed to unintended use error; however, the device was manufactured in 2015, has been in service over 8 years and shows signs of heavy repeated used.Therefore, the potential cause for failure is traced to end of life.The failure mode is consistent with inserting an extractor device in between the trial and mating shim and using the extractor to pry the mating devices apart during extraction of the trials.This improper technique results in damage to the spring and/or post components of the articulating surface as well as the mating shim.The attune intuition surgical technique 0612-10-512 (page 53), emphasizes the correct use of the tibial trial extractor (product code 254500138) with the trials.Furthermore, on page 51 of the surgical technique and per ifu-0902-00-836, careful inspection of the trials for damage/breakage should be performed pre and post-operative.If any damage to the balseal components is observed the trail should be replaced.In the event of instrument breakage during use, ensure that all device fragments that may have entered the surgical site are removed prior to completion of the procedure, as patient injury may result.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune shim sz9 5mm would have 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.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: ATTUNE SHIM SZ9 5MM
• Common Device Name: ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : TIBIAL 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: 19331806
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-10795
• Device Sequence Number: 6816298
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295133636
• UDI-Public: 10603295133636
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• 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): 05/16/2024

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: 254500691
• Device Lot Number: BFAOVGB
• 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: 05/08/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/31/2024; 06/03/2024; 07/03/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2024; 06/06/2024; 07/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/13/2015
• 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