Catalog Number 545050500 |
Device Problems
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, upon delivery to the hospital, the product in question smelled strange, as if the monomer ampoule had cracked and was leaking.It is unclear when the damage occurred.No further information is available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # : (b)(4).B3: date of event is an unknown date.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 and stated that there were no reports of patient harm.
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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 :it was reported that on apr.19, 2024, upon delivery to the hospital, the product in question smelled strange, as if the monomer ampoule had cracked and was leaking.It is unclear when the damage occurred, but a j&j¿s distributor mentioned it is being cautious with the product.No further information is available.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.See attachment [photo_(b)(4)_maruki medical system inc.(jo202400173)].The photo investigation revealed that the amber vial is damaged, which may have caused the liquid to spill into the same packaging.Once the product leaves depuy synthes control, it is unknown what environment conditions the packaged products are exposed to during that time.Therefore the suspected cause is traced to transport/storage outside of depuy synthes control.The received condition of the device confirmed the reported allegation.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the smartset ghv gentamicin 40g would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings 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 : a review of the dhr has confirmed that there were no process issues documented that could contribute to the event described.Device history review : a review of the dhr has confirmed that there were no process issues documented that could contribute to the event described.
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