| Catalog Number |
254500736 |
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Break (1069); Scratched Material (3020)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/21/2026
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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 the femoral trial was scratched.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: cosmetic damage is evident in any of the definitive implants: ref.150410124 (lot 9654565) and ref.150410223 (lot jx6956).The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that the attune ps fem trial sz 6 lt has a deep scratch at one of the condyles.However, signs of breakage were not observed.This type of damage is consistent with the device coming in contact with the saw blade while trialing, care should be taken to avoid saw blade excursion into the femoral trials or implants.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 ps fem trial sz 6 lt would have 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.Added: d10 concomitant.
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