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254500506 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/17/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the attune ps size 6 articulating surface broke while taking it out of the one.All pieces were accounted for without any issue.The 2nd one was damaged by removing it as well but no pieces broke off.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: according for information received, it was reported that the attune ps size 6 articulating surface broke while taking it out of the one.All pieces were accounted for without any issue.The 2nd one was damaged by removing it as well but no pieces broke off.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed attune fb ps artic surf sz6 has broken at the middle section.Additionally, the trial base had some scratches.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that was caused by exposure to unintended forces like usage of excessive force in a prying motion while assembling/disassembling the device with its mating component.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the attune fb ps artic surf sz6 would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to unintended use error and 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 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.
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