MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266 PINNACLE GRATER HEAD CASE; PROJECT NEPTUNE : INSTRUMENT CASES

Catalog Number	222000100
Medical Device Problem Code	No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/15/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 narrative: h3, h6: 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.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that pinnacle grater head case has the plastic coating of rack section peeling off.The overall appearance of the device exhibits evidence of constant use, servicing, and repetitive sterilization cycles.The observed condition was 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.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the pinnacle grater head case would have contributed to a device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the instrument had an unknown allegation.It did not happen in surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information received, "it was reported that the impacted products had an unknown allegation.It did not happened in surgery." the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that pinnacle grater head case has the plastic coating of rack section peeling off.The overall appearance of the device exhibits evidence of constant use, servicing, and repetitive sterilization cycles.The observed condition was 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.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the pinnacle grater head case would have contributed to a device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and 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.Added: d10 concomitant.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information received, "it was reported that the impacted products had an unknown allegation.It did not happened in surgery." the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that pinnacle grater head case has the plastic coating of rack section peeling off.The overall appearance of the device exhibits evidence of constant use, servicing, and repetitive sterilization cycles.The observed condition was 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.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the pinnacle grater head case would have contributed to a device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and 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.Added: d9.Corrected: h3.

• Brand Name: PINNACLE GRATER HEAD CASE
• Common Device Name: PROJECT NEPTUNE : INSTRUMENT CASES
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24445921
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-03699
• Device Sequence Number: 21444765
• Product Code: FSM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295424178
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295424178(10)PV0226340
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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,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 Number: 222000100
• Device Lot Number: PV0226340
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/09/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/23/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2026; 03/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2026; 04/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2021
• 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 Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ATTUNE FB TIBIAL IMPACTOR.
• Patient Sex: Unknown