Catalog Number 200148000 |
Device Problems
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problems
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/07/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that while implanting a pinnacle acetabular shell, a mallet strike caused a small sliver of metal to break off of the strike plate of the pinnacle insertion handle and stick into the surgeon's glove.The insertion handle was removed from the field and a new one was used to finish impacting the shell.1 minute of surgical time was added.In addition to this, an actis medium calcar planer became cross threaded and will no longer attach to a planer shaft.The small calcar planer was used in its place.No surgical time was added.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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Additional information was received stating that there were no adverse consequences to the patient and no pieces broke off of the calcar mill.The surgeon did change his gloves but his hands were not injured.
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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.H10 additional narrative: added: b5 if information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H6 (clinical and impact codes).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.The product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A records evaluation (mre) was not performed.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot : the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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