MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE DISTAL FEM CUT BLOCK; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : RESECTION BLOCKS/DEVICES

Catalog Number	254400522
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/06/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the pins were getting stuck in the pin hole.It was unknown if there was a surgical delay.
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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch 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.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the 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 or product id numbers are 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.H11 additional narrative: added: d4 (lot), d9, g1 (manufacturing site name), h4.Corrected: d4 (primary udi number).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 the pins are getting stuck in the pin hole.Unknown surgical delay.The product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device did not found any fixation pin attached to the distal fem cut block.Jammed condition cannot be confirmed.However one of the pin holes shows signs of deforming.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that was caused by exposure to unintended forces, such as, prying motion, off axis insertion of the mating fixation pins.A functional test was performed with a vermont gage (102300200) and the pin was not able to pass thought one of the pin holes of the attune distal fem cut block.Therefore, the observed condition of the returned device would have contributed to the complaint condition of "pins are getting stuck in the pin hole".A dimensional inspection was not conducted due to not being applicable to the complaint condition the overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune distal fem cut block would have 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: 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 DISTAL FEM CUT BLOCK
• Common Device Name: ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : RESECTION BLOCKS/DEVICES
• 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 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 21161201
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-00970
• Device Sequence Number: 12861866
• Product Code: HTZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295423737
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295423737(10)GM6325806
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,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: 254400522
• Device Lot Number: GM6325806
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/21/2025; 01/23/2025; 01/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2025; 01/27/2025; 01/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/12/2021
• 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