MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266 EMSYS LNR IMP TIP 40; HIP INSTRUMENT - IMPACTOR

Catalog Number	481440050
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the emphasys 40 impactor tip broke into 2 pieces while impacting the liner.No surgical delay occurred and both pieces were quickly retrieved.
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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: it was reported that the emphasys 40 impactor tip broke into 2 pieces while impacting the liner.No surgical delay occurred and both pieces were quickly retrieved.The product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the emsys lnr imp tip 40 was broken in multiple pieces.Not all fragments were returned for evaluation.All fracture features observed are consistent with overload fracture.The fracture initiated and progressed due to overload, whereby a load was applied exceeding the ultimate strength of the material.The evidence suggests that the mating instrument was fully threaded/engaged, or minimally loose.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 emsys lnr imp tip 40 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 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: added: d9.Corrected: h3.

• Brand Name: EMSYS LNR IMP TIP 40
• Common Device Name: HIP INSTRUMENT - IMPACTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthpaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 22437718
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-11551
• Device Sequence Number: 11554258
• Product Code: HWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295510208
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295510208(10)AZ642696
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• 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: 481440050
• Device Lot Number: AZ642696
• 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: 06/19/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2022
• 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 Sex: Male