MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US SP*2 FEMORAL IMPACTOR; KNEE INSTRUMENT : IMPACTORS

Catalog Number	966180
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Off-Label Use (1494); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the femoral impactor came apart into two pieces which became impacted and with this it was possible to join again.There was no delay or patient consequence.
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).Based on further analysis it was determined there are no allegations or failures against the sp*2 femoral impactor or sp*2 distal fem cutting block.Further updates will only be provided if additional information is received that changes the regulatory determination.
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.H11 additional narrative: added: b5.Corrected: h1 and h6 (medical device problem code).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 received: a.Did the instrument break into 2 or more pieces? - the femoral impactor was disassembled into two pieces, which were impacted and with this the femoral impactor was reunited.B.Was there any surgical delay related to the event? - no, there was no delay or alteration in surgical times related to the reported event.C.Was there any accusation with the cutting block? - the only accusation made was the one reported in the report "the pin remover when used to remove the pins does not have a good grip".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary- no device associated with this report was received for examination.A manufacturing record evaluation (nc search) was performed for the finished device product code: 966180, lot: 156927 and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified.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- a manufacturing record evaluation (nc search) was performed for the finished device product code: 966180, lot: 156927 and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified.
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: at the beginning of the day wet equipment is evident, this is reported to the instrumentator and the specialist about the novelty.The specialist decides to work with the team thus, intra-surgically two new features are presented 1- the femoral impactor was disarmed into two pieces which were impacted and with this it was possible to join again, 2- the pin pump when used to remove the pins does not have good grip and together with the specialist should have used a rochester to replace this instrument and so continue with the surgery, 3- twisted femoral fixation pins were evidenced.There were no discomfort on the part of the specialist, the times of the surgery were not affected, nor was the patient affected and the surgery successfully completed, it is left report in the case report and by this means.The product was not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.The visual inspection revealed different instruments which it is not possible to identify the reported device the sp*2 femoral impactor.Therefore, the investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event due to the insufficient evidence provided.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the sp*2 femoral impactor 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 lot: a manufacturing record evaluation (nc search) was performed for the finished device product code: 966180, lot: 156927 and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified.

• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENT : IMPACTORS
• 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: 19991749
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-17486
• Device Sequence Number: 15225696
• Product Code: HWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295247203
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295247203(10)SY156927
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/15/2024

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: 966180
• Device Lot Number: SY156927
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/16/2024; 09/16/2024; 11/05/2024; 11/15/2024; 03/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2024; 09/20/2024; 11/06/2024; 11/18/2024; 03/04/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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