MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266 SIG HP REV TORQ LMT SCRWDRVR; KNEE INSTRUMENT : TORQUE DEVICES

Catalog Number	201103080
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/27/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the screw driver was found to be faulty in the office instrument set, before the surgery occurred.Event found in sterile processing during field inspection.No patient involvement.
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: investigation summary the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the sig hp rev torq lmt scrwdrvr shows signs of worn consistent with the time of service and use.However nothing indicative of a device nonconformance.A functional test was performed and revealed that the body of the sig hp rev torq lmt scrwdrvr was found to be loose, the observed condition is consistent with the complained issue.The observed condition of the device may be consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces like over torquing.However a definite root cause cannot be established.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 sig hp rev torq lmt scrwdrvr would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, 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 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.

• Brand Name: SIG HP REV TORQ LMT SCRWDRVR
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENT : TORQUE DEVICES
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 22019553
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-07821
• Device Sequence Number: 21038619
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295436379
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295436379(10)KM867599
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial

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: 201103080
• Device Lot Number: KM867599
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/21/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/24/2018
• 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