MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 HP UNIVERSAL HANDLE; KNEE INSTRUMENT : HANDLES

Catalog Number	950501305
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
J&j medtech is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which j&j medtech has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, j&j medtech or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, j&j medtech, 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.Additional narrative: 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 the red knob broke off of introducer and connecting plate on sigma handle broke off.The surgical delay is unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.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 perform.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: 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.
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 that 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 recon described in this report.H11 additional narrative: added: d9.If information that was not available for the initial report is obtained, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: it was reported that the red knob broke off of introducer and connecting plate on sigma handle broke off.The surgical delay is unknown.The product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the hp universal handle distal tip ring is broken.Fragment was not returned for evaluation.The device also shows signs of extensive use over many years.The breakage appears to be consistent with the effects of repeated use and servicing over a period exceeding 17 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 hp universal handle would have contributed to the complained 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 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 device history record (dhr) review or manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not possible because the date code (a0408) provided is not a valid finished goods lot number.Corrected: h3.
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 hat 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: corrected: d4 (lot, udi) and h4.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).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information that 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 recon described in this report.H11 additional narrative: added: d4 lot, d9, h4.Corrected: d4 primary udi number.If information that was not available for the initial report is obtained, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Investigation summary: it was reported that the red knob broke off of introducer and connecting plate on sigma handle broke off.The surgical delay is unknown.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device revealed that the hp universal handle shows signs of extensive and repeated use.Additionally, the distal tip ring is cracked at its base, resulting in partial detachment from the device.Although no broken condition was found, the reported allegation can be confirmed as the observed failure mode prevents the device to work as intended in the same manner.A functional test was performed, and it was observed that the retractable mechanism was jammed.This condition was attributed to the condition of the tip, as the partial detachment of the tip ring caused the rounded tip to become stuck.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.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 hp universal handle 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 depuy synthes 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 device history record (dhr) review or manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not possible because the date code (a0709) provided is not a valid finished goods lot number.H11 additional narrative: corrected: h3.

• Brand Name: HP UNIVERSAL HANDLE
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENT : HANDLES
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 21996964
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-07552
• Device Sequence Number: 9446988
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295226031
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295226031(10)A0709
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• 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
• 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: 950501305
• Device Lot Number: A0709
• 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: 04/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2025; 09/30/2025; 10/06/2025; 10/21/2025; 11/10/2025; 12/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2025; 10/03/2025; 10/07/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/12/2025; 12/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/15/2009
• 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 Age: 77 YR
• Patient Sex: Female