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Catalog Number 07.702.016S |
Device Problems
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 11/02/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that on november 2, 2023, a posterior spinal fusion was performed for degenerative disease of the spine.In the surgery, when mixing the cement, the surgeon mistakenly put the original white cap on the container and started mixing when he should have replaced the white cap with another one that can be fitted with a 2-way stopcock.As a result, the monomer liquid leaked out of the container, making the product unusable.A spare product was used, and the surgery was completed successfully without any delay.The patient outcome was reported to be stable.This report involves one vertecem v+ cement kit.This is report 1 of 1 (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E1: initial reporter facility name: (b)(6).E3: reporter is a j&j employee.G4: device is not distributed in the united states, but is similar to device marketed in the usa.H3, h6: the investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: h4, h6 part:07.702.016s.Lot:3b53590.Manufacturing site: werk selzach.Supplier: (b)(4).Release to warehouse date:03 feb 2023.Expiration date: 01 feb 2026.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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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