MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US QUICKSET ACE GRATER HEAD 49MM; HIP INSTRUMENTS : REAMERS

Catalog Number 244000549

Device Problems Break (1069); Crack (1135); Dull, Blunt (2407); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/26/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Additional information received that the apex of the reamer had two spikes sticking out where the connection between two of the ¿cheese graters¿ broke and separated pointing out.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that the 49 acetabular reamer was found with 2 reamer spikes bent and broken at the apex of the reamer.It was found when the tray was opened and the reamer was not used.They believe the incident occurred in spd.No adverse event occurred to the patient and the doctor does not wish to be contacted.No surgical delay.

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

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.Product complaint # : (b)(4).Investigation summary : examination of the returned instrument confirmed the complaint.The root cause is attributed to wear out.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.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.

• Brand Name: QUICKSET ACE GRATER HEAD 49MM
• Type of Device: HIP INSTRUMENTS : REAMERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• MDR Report Key: 9488830
• MDR Text Key: 184388640
• Report Number: 1818910-2019-123719
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295123965
• UDI-Public: 10603295123965
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/26/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/18/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 244000549
• Device Lot Number: SO2029639
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/10/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1