MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE SHIM SZ5 6MM; TIBIAL INSERT TRIALS

Catalog Number	254500652
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/11/2025
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 (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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the attune spacer shim sz5/6x6mm broke in half during case setup.There was no patient harm or surgical delay.All parts were accounted for.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # = > (b)(4).Investigation summary = > it was reported that the attune spacer shim sz5/6x6mm broke in half during case setup.There was no patient harm or surgical delay.All parts were accounted for.Replacement is needed.The product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that it is broken in half.Both broken pieces were returned for evaluation.No other anomalies were noted.The failure mode is consistent with using a device in a prying motion to disassemble the mating instruments after trialing resulting in material overload at the smallest cross-sectional area in middle of the shim.No material or manufacturing defects were observed that would have contributed to the fracture.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune shim sz5 6mm would have contributed to the complained device issue.¿ based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to an 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 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.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE SHIM SZ5 6MM
• Common Device Name: TIBIAL INSERT TRIALS
• 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: 22370445
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-10982
• Device Sequence Number: 7952876
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295133445
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295133445(10)MVMBYZ490
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• 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

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: 254500652
• Device Lot Number: MVMBYZ490
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/27/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/14/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/24/2021
• 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