MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US CAS LIGAMENT TENSOR SIZE 2-XF; KNEE INSTRUMENT: TENSIONING DEVICE

Catalog Number	129901080
Medical Device Problem Codes	Scratched Material (3020); Illegible Information (4050)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/06/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received states that the lot number for this instrument is not legible.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there were scratches on ligament tensor.Replacements were required.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 (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.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.H3, h6 investigation summary: the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that the cas ligament tensor size 2-xf had scratches on its surface.This type of damage is consistent with other tools and hard edges coming in contact with the device, properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the cas ligament tensor size 2-xf would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to unintended use error 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 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 device lot number is unknown, therefore a¿device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.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).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.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, "scratches on ligament tensor." the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that '129901080, cas ligament tensor size 2-xf¿ had scratches on its surface.This type of damage is consistent with other tools and hard edges coming in contact with the device, properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the cas ligament tensor size 2-xf would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to unintended use error 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 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 device lot number is unknown, therefore a¿device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.H11 additional narrative: added: g1 (manufacturing site name).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary scratches on ligament tensor the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the cas ligament tensor size 2-xf had scratches on the surface.No other damage was observed.Additionally, the lot number was unable to retrieved due to the several scratches.The potential cause of the observed condition can be attributed to user, as femoral cuts should not be made while the ligament tensor is in use.The scratches identified on the device are consistent with a saw blade making contact with it during operation.The attune® knee system patient specifc alignment tibia first surgical technique, page 49, specifies the following "utilize the ligament tensor to balance the knee" and that "prior to inserting the ligament tensor, it is imperative that the joint space is cleared of any loose tissue or debris, and the tibial cut is completed".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 cas ligament tensor size 2-xf would have contributed to the complained 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 records evaluation (mre) was not performed as no lot number was able to be retrieved for this device due to post manufacturing damage.

• Brand Name: CAS LIGAMENT TENSOR SIZE 2-XF
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENT: TENSIONING DEVICE
• 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: 21435681
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-02911
• Device Sequence Number: 11913289
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295027072
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295027072
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,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: 129901080
• 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: 02/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/21/2025; 03/24/2025; 03/27/2025; 03/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2025; 03/25/2025; 03/28/2025; 03/31/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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