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NA 2218-90-000Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · AB STRAIGHT INSERTER · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295102175), received between Dec 30, 2021 and Apr 25, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE IMPLANTING PINNACLE CUP, THE TIP WAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE CUP INSERTER. THE SURGICAL DELAY WAS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16806325 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 30, 2021Break; Break

    QUESTIONS: 1. PLEASE PROVIDE PRODUCT AND LOT CODES OF THE UNK INSTRUMENT REPORTED AS 2ND IP? 2. LOT NUMBER OF AB STRAIGHT INSERTER (PRODUCT CODE: 221890000). 3. WHAT PART OF THE INSTRUMENT BROKE? 4. DID IT BREAK INTO TWO OR MORE PIECES? 5. WERE ALL PIECES RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT? 6. DID INSTRUMENT USED DURING SURGERY? IF YES, WAS SURGERY TIME EXTENDED? 7. IF YES, WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE DELAY? 8. EVENT DATE. APOLOGIES, BUT THESE ITEMS HAVE ALREADY BEEN REMOVED FROM SETS AND RETURNED. BELOW ARE THE FEW DETAILS WE REMEMBER ABOUT THE INSERTER BUT NO FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE. ANSWERS: 1) GRIPPER LOT NUMBER: NOT AVAILABLE. 2) AB STRAIGHT INSERTER LOT NUMBER: NOT AVAILABLE. 3) END OF THE IMPACTOR CAME OFF. GRIPPER FAULT UNKNOWN. 4) STRAIGHT INSERTER NOW IN 2 PARTS. GRIPPER CONDITION UNKNOWN. 5) NEITHER OCCURRED OVER PATIENT. 6) UNKNOWN. 7) UNKNOWN. 8) BOTH FOUND TO BE BROKEN ON (B)(6) 2021.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13118840 ↗

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