MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266 ATT FB DRILL STOP SZ3-5 POR; KNEE INSTRUMENTS: DRILL GUIDES

Catalog Number	254511194
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that one of the red tabs on the affixium drill stop broke off and can no longer be used in surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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 Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary- according to the information received, it was reported that one of the red tabs on the affixium drill stop broke off and can no longer be used in surgery.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device identified a broken tab and scratches along the edge of the drill.The fractured fragment was not returned.The broken condition of the tab is potentially attributable to unintended forces applied during handling or assembly.Such forces may include overtightening of the device during assembly or assembling the device while not properly aligned in the correct position.These conditions may introduce excessive stress on the component.Additionally, the scratch marks observed near the broken area may be consistent with contact from other tools, hard edges, or external objects during handling or use.Properly handling and¿attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the att fb drill stop sz3-5 por would have contributed to the complaint.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.Corrected: h3.

• Brand Name: ATT FB DRILL STOP SZ3-5 POR
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENTS: DRILL GUIDES
• 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: 24506048
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-04112
• Device Sequence Number: 9943550
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295499282
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295499282(10)SO2051212
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• 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

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: 254511194
• Device Lot Number: SO2051212
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/02/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/10/2020
• 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 Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Female