MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US MTO ATTUNE BALANCER SIZER; TEMPLATE

Catalog Number	299965994
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the first attune balancer locking lever is loose and does not lock tight enough.The 2nd attune balancer binds up under tension per the surgeons advisory.
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.
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.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Based on the information available, there is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition, therefore it has been determined that no corrective and preventive action is required at this time.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 is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.H11 additional narrative: added: g1 (manufacturing site name).Corrected: e1 (facility name).
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 reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event 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 first attune balancer locking lever is loose and does not lock tight enough.The 2nd attune balancer binds up under tension per the surgeons advisory.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device found that the mto attune balancer sizer has signs of heavy wear consistent with multiple use for a long period of time.Additionally, the balancer stylus was missing.Even though a proper assessment was not completely perform since the balances stylus subcomponent was not returned for evaluation.The device was manually inspected and signs of jammed were not observed.The reported condition was not able to be replicated.The missing components condition may occur during the cleaning/sterilization process, particularly when the components are assembled or disassembled.As these procedures are often repeated, there is an increased risk of components going missing.However, without concrete evidence or further information, it is not possible to determine a root cause.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the mto attune balancer sizer would have not 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: 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: MTO ATTUNE BALANCER SIZER
• Common Device Name: TEMPLATE
• 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: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 22176540
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-09407
• Device Sequence Number: 18132007
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295453277
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295453277(10)BP0115255
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• 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: 299965994
• Device Lot Number: BP0115255
• 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: 05/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2025; 08/14/2025; 12/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2025; 08/21/2025; 12/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/05/2022
• 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: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Female