MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US SP2 SIGMA INSET PATELLAR CLAMP; KNEE INSTRUMENT : PATELLA HANDLE/CLAMPS

Catalog Number	966670
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/05/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patella clamp was not locking correctly and would not stay straight when the drum was inserted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.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: according to the information provided: "it was reported that the patella clamp is not locking correctly, it will not stay straight when drum was inserted".The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found nothing indicative of a device nonconformance, as only signs of heavy usage were observed on its surface.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was not able to be performed with the mating component, as it was not returned for evaluation.Device mechanisms were inspected and no signs of resistance nor other damage were identified.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the sp2 sigma inset patellar clamp would have not contributed to the complained device 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 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.H11 additional narrative: corrected: h3.

• Brand Name: SP2 SIGMA INSET PATELLAR CLAMP
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENT : PATELLA HANDLE/CLAMPS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23616639
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-20520
• Device Sequence Number: 8977870
• Product Code: HXD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295249511
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295249511(10)SO2049857
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/21/2025

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 Number: 966670
• Device Lot Number: SO2049857
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/20/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2020
• 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: Female