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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE FB PS ARTIC SURF SZ6; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : TIBIAL TRIALS

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DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE FB PS ARTIC SURF SZ6; ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : TIBIAL TRIALS Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 254500506
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 09/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
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.
 
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: 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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Brand Name
ATTUNE FB PS ARTIC SURF SZ6
Common Device Name
ATTUNE INSTRUMENTS : TIBIAL 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 Key23570831
Report Number1818910-2025-20087
Device Sequence Number21364548
Product Code HWT
UDI-Device Identifier10603295132462
UDI-Public(01)10603295132462(10)MVMBSW950
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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
Report Date (Section B) 11/17/2025
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 Number254500506
Device Lot NumberMVMBSW950
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 10/30/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/24/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/17/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/26/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured03/29/2021
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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