MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE A-P CHAMFER BLOCK SZ 5; RESECTION BLOCKS/DEVICES

Catalog Number	254500155
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 narrative: h3, h6: 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.The product was not returned to medtech orthopedics; however, photos were received for review.The photo investigation revealed that ¿254500155.Attune a-p chamfer block sz 5¿ has been burr.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune a-p chamfer block sz 5 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, attune a-p chamfer block sz 5 was burr because of end of life, 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 orthopedics 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a size 5 ap chamfer cut block was damaged and needed replacing.The damage is at the corners of the cut slots the block has developed sharp edges which are a risk to surgeon sterility during the case.Procedure was completed successfully with no delay.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, g1 (manufacturing site name).The expiration date (12/1/2099) in the previous medwatch was reported in error.The device involved was an instrument and does not have an expiration date.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: damaged size 5 ap chamfer cut block from consignment tray needs replacing.Damaged from standard usage over time and has sharp edges that are unsuitable for use.Please send replacement asap.The product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the attune a-p chamfer block sz 5 had slight deformations on the cutting chamfer slot and burr was observed on the same area.Additionally, device displays signs of repeated and extensive use.The observed condition appears to be consistent with the effects of repeated use and servicing over the years.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.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 attune a-p chamfer block sz 5 would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.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.H11 additional narrative: corrected: h3.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) investigation summary according to the information received that "damaged size 5 ap chamfer cut block from consignment tray needs replacing.Damaged from standard usage over time and has sharp edges that are unsuitable for use.Please send replacement asap.¿ this complaint involves one (1) device.The product was not returned to medtech orthopedics; however, photos were provided for review.See attachment "img_0616.Jpeg, img_0616.Jpeg, img_0616.Jpeg, img_0615.Jpeg, img_0614.Jpeg" the photo investigation revealed that ¿254500155.Attune a-p chamfer block sz 5¿ has been burr.The observed condition was identified as an end-of-life indicator, damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune a-p chamfer block sz 5 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, attune a-p chamfer block sz 5 was burr because of end of life, 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 orthopedics 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 A-P CHAMFER BLOCK SZ 5
• Common Device Name: 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: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 21872576
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-05718
• Device Sequence Number: 7865132
• Product Code: HTZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295395287
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295395287(10)PG248334
• 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

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: 254500155
• Device Lot Number: PG248334
• 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: 03/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2025; 07/04/2025; 07/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2025; 07/07/2025; 07/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/18/2015
• 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