Catalog Number 257005000 |
Device Problems
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/28/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the surgeon used the stem impactor/extractor to see if a stem was loose which it wasn t.After the surgery it was discovered the threads on the threaded shaft where it connects to the housing were bent preventing it to properly screw into the housing.There was no delay in surgery.
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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 complaint was returned for examination.The visual examination of the device found the shaft and handle threads stripped.A functional test was able to replicate the complaint condition.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot : a date code was provided, which indicates that the device was manufactured on (9/2006).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed since a valid finished good lot number was not provided for this device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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