MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US GLO ADV CENTER/PERIPH BIT; DRILLS (BITS, SLEEVES, GUIDES) : DRILLS

Catalog Number 212861007

Device Problems Dull, Blunt (2407); Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Naturally Worn (2988); Scratched Material (3020)

Patient Problem Not Applicable (3189)

Event Date 03/15/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device is an instrument and is not implanted/ explanted.

Event Description

It was reported that the surgeon recognized that the frill tip was dull because the surgeon could not perform drilling (with drill guide (p/n and lot number were unknown)) to open the bone hole to implant the glenoid component into the patient¿s body during tsa surgery.The surgeon tried to open the bone hole without drill guide, however, the surgeon could not open the bone hole again.The surgery was completed by using alternative drill tip (p/n and lot number were unknown).There was less than 30mi.Surgical delay and no harm to the patient.No further information was provided by the hospital.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Investigation summary
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> no products were returned for investigation.However, we did receive an initial investigation report from japan that had photographs of the three products that confirmed the drill product was dull and showed signs of excessive wear.The complaint was found to be unjustified.The reason that the drill could not drill was down to excessive wear and tear.The ifu does state that the products should be visually checked prior to use for wear.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provision depuy synthes 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.Product complaint # (b)(4).No products were returned for investigation.However, we did receive an initial investigation report from japan that had photographs of the three products that confirmed the drill product was dull and showed signs of excessive wear.The complaint was found to be unjustified.The reason that the drill could not drill was down to excessive wear and tear.The ifu does state that the products should be visually checked prior to use for wear.No corrective action is required.Addendum added 02-september-19.Following receipt of the complaint products, the products were inspected and general wear of the drill bit was confirmed.It was concluded that: based on the information received and the investigation performed, the most likely cause of the complaint is instrument dulling over time from repeated use.Device history lot : null.Device history batch : null.Device history review : null.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: GLO ADV CENTER/PERIPH BIT
• Type of Device: DRILLS (BITS, SLEEVES, GUIDES) : DRILLS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582 0988
• MDR Report Key: 8483865
• MDR Text Key: 140940503
• Report Number: 1818910-2019-89789
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295089292
• UDI-Public: 10603295089292
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: UNK
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/14/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/04/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 212861007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/08/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/30/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1