MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE REV SPACER BLOCK HANDLE; KNEE INSTRUMENTS : HANDLES

Catalog Number	254600200
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/26/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the attune revision spacer block handle has black rubber peeling off from where the spacers attach.Event didn't happen in surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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).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 : b5, d9, h6 medical device problem code.If information that was not available for the initial report is obtained, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information was received and states that: the rubber retaining clips where the spacer horseshoe connects is flaking off and not holding spacers.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: it was reported that the attune revision spacer block handle has black rubber peeling off from where the spacers attach.It didnt happen in surgery.The product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the attune rev spacer block handle had signs of extensive and repeated use.Nicks were observed on the surface.Additionally, the four o-rings were found peeling off.A functional test was not performed since the mating device was not returned, however, based on the observed condition of the device, it is reasonable to conclude that this condition would likely impede the device from securely attach or holding its mating device.Therefore, the reported allegation can be confirmed.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 attune rev spacer block 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 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: h4.Corrected: h3.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE REV SPACER BLOCK HANDLE
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENTS : 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: 23026835
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-15706
• Device Sequence Number: 9701704
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295440161
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295440161(10)GM5068101
• 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,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: 254600200
• Device Lot Number: GM5068101
• 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: 08/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2025; 10/20/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2025; 10/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/17/2018
• 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