Model Number 2244-08-000 |
Device Problems
Use of Device Problem (1670); Component Missing (2306); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 06/21/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the curved inserter was found after the case, missing a piece.It was not used in surgery.The locking mechanism was damaged.There were no reported patient consequences.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # : (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, 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.
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Event Description
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Additional information received stated that the ball bearing in the top of the handle fell out.It will not hold the smaller threaded attachment in place.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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 joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H10 additional narrative: added: d4 (lot #) and d10.Corrected: h3 and h6 (device code).Correct device code is missing components and not use of device problem.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: examination of the returned instrument confirmed the complaint.Visual exam found the ball plunger at tip of shaft is missing.There is a worn spot on the handle.Depuy-synthes 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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).All medical device reports associated with the same/similar device(s) and insert product experience code were reviewed.It was determined insert product experience code has not caused or contributed to any deaths or serious injuries within the time period of jan 1, 2018 ¿ july 11 2022.In total, there have been zero serious injuries and zero deaths reports related to insert product experience code in the last 4.5 years.Based on the data, the likelihood of a death or serious injury occurring as a result of the failure is remote; therefore, insert product experience code associated with same/similar device(s) of this report will no longer be reported as a medical device report (mdr) unless the event results in a reportable event per 21 cfr 803.50.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).All medical device reports associated with the same/similar device(s) and visual : missing components were reviewed.It was determined visual : missing components has not caused or contributed to any deaths or serious injuries within the time period of jan 1, 2018 ¿ july 12 2022.In total, there have been zero serious injuries and zero deaths reports related to visual : missing components in the last 4.5 years.Based on the data, the likelihood of a death or serious injury occurring as a result of the failure is remote; therefore, visual : missing components associated with same/similar device(s) of this report will no longer be reported as a medical device report (mdr) unless the event results in a reportable event per 21 cfr 803.50.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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