Catalog Number UNK DRILL |
Device Problems
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 10/02/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that as dr.Was prepping the tibia using the attune instrumentation, the tibial prep drill was getting stuck inside the tibial prep tower making it difficult to advance the drill.It seems as though the opening in the tower has been bent closed slightly and will not allow the tibial drill to advance through it freely.No surgery delay.
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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 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.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 the device associated with this report was not returned for evaluation.The investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event without the device to examine.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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