MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY FRANCE SAS - 3003895575 STD GLENOSPHERE TRIAL D42MM; EXTREMITY INSTRUMENTS : GLENOSPHERE TRIALS

Catalog Number	230760142
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Scratched Material (3020)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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 investigation summary: the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.The investigation was not able to confirm the reported event as the complaint condition was not represented clearly in the provided photo.Therefore, the investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event due to the insufficient evidence provided.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the photographs provided are not representative of the reported complaint condition.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 complaint condition.As part of 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.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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a plastic remnant of approximately 2 cm was loosened from one of the test trial gleonospheres, which could be picked up from the patient's shoulder joint.Difficult to say from which of the trial glenospheres the remnant plastic part comes from, since they both were scratched.Used in 2 different surgeries the same day.There was no patient consequence.
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: d9.Corrected: d4 (lot, udi).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 a plastic remnant of approx 2 cm were loosened from one of the test trial gleonosphere, could be picked up from the patient shoulder joint as seen in the picture.Difficult to say from which of the trial glenospheres the remnant plastic part comes from since they both were scratched.Used in 2 different surgeries the same day.The product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found the bottom and inner surfaces were severely scratched.Additionally, the device was chipped.The observed condition of the device is suspected to be attributed to an excessive forceful insertion/extraction technique during trialing or using alternative methods for extraction (such as prying or gripping the trial with pliers or clamps to extract) which are not recommended forms of extraction in the surgical technique.No material or manufacturing defects were observed that would have contributed to the material becoming damaged more easily.Furthermore, per the ifu if a device is found to be damaged and/or not safe to use, the damaged device should be discarded and a new device used.Based on the observed condition of the trial, the device appeared to have been used multiple times while damaged and would likely generate debris.A functional test was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the std glenosphere trial d42mm would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to unintended use, 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 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 records evaluation (mre) was not performed.

• Brand Name: STD GLENOSPHERE TRIAL D42MM
• Common Device Name: EXTREMITY INSTRUMENTS : GLENOSPHERE TRIALS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY FRANCE SAS - 3003895575; 7 allee irene joliot-curie; b.p. 256; saint priest cedex 69801 ; FR 69801
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 20867009
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-25017
• Device Sequence Number: 8839008
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295115991
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295115991(10)5708729
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SW
• 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,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: 230760142
• Device Lot Number: 5708729
• 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: 11/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2025; 02/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2025; 02/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/04/2024
• 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