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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US PINNACLE SCREW SET CASE; PROJECT NEPTUNE : INSTRUMENT CASES

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DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US PINNACLE SCREW SET CASE; PROJECT NEPTUNE : INSTRUMENT CASES Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 222000130
Medical Device Problem Code Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/29/2026
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the coating in the tray was peeling and there was paint peeling from the side of the tray.There was no patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint: (b)(4).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 joint reconstruction, or its employees hat the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H11 additional narrative: added: d9.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: coating in tray peeling & paint peeling from side of tray the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the pinnacle screw set case revealed the plastic coating on the rack section was peeling off.The overall appearance of the device exhibits evidence of constant use, servicing, and repetitive sterilization cycles.Additionally, the paint on the case label and the internal graphics was beginning to fade.The observed conditions were identified as an end-of-life indicator, damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.A dimensional inspection and functional testing were not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the pinnacle screw set case 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 required.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.Corrected: h3.
 
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Brand Name
PINNACLE SCREW SET CASE
Common Device Name
PROJECT NEPTUNE : INSTRUMENT CASES
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 Key24305965
Report Number1818910-2026-02750
Device Sequence Number17428873
Product Code FSM
UDI-Device Identifier10603295424208
UDI-Public(01)10603295424208(10)PV0039087
Combination Product (Y/N)N
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,Followup
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 Number222000130
Device Lot NumberPV0039087
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/29/2026
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/19/2026
03/03/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/10/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/20/2026
03/04/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
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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