MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC ARTICULATING DISTRACTOR; DISSECTOR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number	202718200
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patients underwent spinal fusion procedures on (b)(6) 2024.During the procedures, six distractors broke when spreading the intervertebral disc space.Either the "rod" came off the "holder" that was attached to the screws with an innie, or the holder burst during distraction.Since this instrument is sufficiently available in the operating room at the hospital, it was able to be replaced quickly.There were no negative effects on the patients in these cases.Procedures were completed successfully with no delay.This report is for an articulating distractor.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Additional narrative: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.E3: reporter is a synthes employee.H3 h6: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) articulating distractor was conducted identifying that lot number was tbaggt released in four batch.Batch 1: released on 02 june 2023 with no discrepancies.Batch 2: released on 02 june 2023 with no discrepancies batch 3: released on 07 september 2023 with no discrepancies batch 4: released on 31 august 2023 with no discrepancies.Supplier: (b)(4).The ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were received for review.The photo investigation revealed that the device has broken ring.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.The provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event of unable to assemble.Functionality issues cannot be evaluated through a photo investigation.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the articulating distractor would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the distractor has broken because of unintended force, 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.H6 component code: g07002 ¿ device not returned.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H3, h6: the device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H3, h4, h6: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found nothing indicative of a device nonconformance.The articulating distractor exhibits signs of wear due to normal use on the surface.No breakage was found.Therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed.A dimensional inspection was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional evaluation was performed and the locking sub-assembly with the sliding sub-assembly work properly.The sub-assembly slide properly for the rack of the locking part.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the articulating distractor would have not contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, 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 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 review (dhr): a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for articulating distractor was conducted identifying that lot number tbaggt was released in four batches.¿ batch 1: lot qty of (b)(4) units was released jun 2, 2023, with no discrepancies.¿ batch 2: lot qty of (b)(4) units was released jun 2, 2023, with no discrepancies.¿ batch 3: lot qty of (b)(4) units was released sep 7, 2023, with no discrepancies.¿ batch 4: lot qty of (b)(4) units was released aug 31, 2023, with no discrepancies.Supplier: (b)(4).As a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: ARTICULATING DISTRACTOR
• Common Device Name: DISSECTOR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19983627
• Report Number: 1526439-2024-02038
• Device Sequence Number: 2725228
• Product Code: GDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034184586
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034184586(10)TBAGGT
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AU
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

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: 202718200
• Device Lot Number: TBAGGT
• 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: 07/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/19/2024; 10/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/04/2024; 10/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/02/2023
• 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