Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: routine inspection: head trails with scrapes and gauges out of them in need of replacement.Consignment tagged for replacement zznauh0012 corail core lot numbers are written in the "answer to additional questions" tab.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that articul tr ball grvd presents several scratches all over the outer surface.Regarding the scratches, this type of damage is consistent with other tools and hard edges coming in contact with the device, properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.Additionally, the device exbibits an overall worn condition, consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.A dimensional inspection was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the articul tr ball grvd would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to unintended use error and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.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.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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Routine inspection head trails with scrapes and gauges out of them in need of replacement.It was reported that the head trials are scratched/gouged.Patient status/ outcome / consequences: no.Was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required? unknown.Is the patient part of a clinical study? unknown.(b)(4).Device property of: none.Device in possession of: none.(b)(4).Device property of: none.Device in possession of: none.(b)(4).Device property of: none.Device in possession of: none.(b)(4).Device property of: none.Device in possession of: none.(b)(4).Device property of: none.Device in possession of: none.(b)(4).Device property of: none.Device in possession of: none, (b)(4).Device property of: none.Device in possession of: none.(b)(4).Device property of: none.Device in possession of: none.By checking this box i certify that all information that are known/available has been disclosed.If any new information will be made available, the additional information will be submitted through cst.True.
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