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It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the femoral broach adpt - straight device broke into two pieces.It was reported in the service order that the device fell apart and would not hold/retain during anterior hip surgery.It was unknown when the event occurred.There were no reports of delay to the procedure.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
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This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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.H11 additional narrative: the device was functionally / visually tested according to the diagnostic assessment.The described failure by the customer was confirmed.The device was visually inspected as received from the customer.It was found that the device failed visual inspection due to damaged lever and guide.Based on complaint technical investigator and provided photos.Investigation is based on the assessment performed in the complaint technical investigator.The device failed following inspection criteria¿s during diagnostic assessment: visual assessment: fail broach locking lever: fail threaded fitting: n/a during the assessment of the device and provided photo it was found that the locking lever was damaged.Due to the damaged lever the other test steps failed this is consistent with the lever being forced open- user error.Furthermore, it was found that the guide pin was damaged consistent with the broach not being properly secured.The most relevant root cause is linked to improper handling.As part of anspach quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The ifu states the following regarding the reported issue that was observed by the user or customer: remove the battery from the surgical impactor if attached.Insert the cylindrical part of the adapter into the end of the locking collar.Align the square part of the adapter with the locking collar to advance the instrument further.When the square part is able to advance into the impactor, push the adapter firmly into the locking collar.The locking collar is designed to automatically lock the adapter to the impactor upon a firm push (push to lock).Verify that the adapter is locked into the impactor with a visual inspection to verify that the end of the locking collar is aligned with the engraved line on the square part of the adapter or by pulling on the adapter to ensure a secure, locked connection.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.Device history review - review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product which would contribute to this complaint condition.
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